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           BURUNDI
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Burundi is a small densely
populated country in central
east Africa, bounded by Rwanda
to the north, Tanzania to the
east and south, and Zaire to
the west. It has a mountainous
terrain, with much of the
country above 1500m. The
climate is equatorial modified
by altitude. The soils are not
rich, but there is enough rain
to grow crops in most areas.
The main food crops are
bananas, sweet potatoes, peas,
lentils and beans. The main
cash crop is coffee,
accounting for 90% of
Burundi's export earnings.

Area (Sq. Km.): 27,836

Population: 5,450,000

Capital: Bujumbura

Language:
French
Rundi

Religion:
Roman Catholic 62%
Traditional African 32%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Burundi franc

Honorary Consulate:
19 Kenton Park Crescent
Harrow
Middlesex
0181-907-8985

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Foreign Office Advice:

The political situation
remains finely balanced.
Tension continues, as does
sporadic but localised
shooting including in the
suburbs of Bujumbura. Her
Majesty's Government does not
have a resident diplomatic
mission or British honorary
consul in Bujumbura.

British citizens are advised
not to visit the country
unless they have pressing
reasons to do so.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129