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🇧🇮 Burundi Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Burundi is a country in East Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 27,834 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
East Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
27,834 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
452/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1962
established
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Climate
Tropical highland, mild due to altitude
general type

Location and Position

Burundi is situated in East Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Burundi has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Burundi covers a total area of 27,834 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 12.6M across this area, the population density is 452/km². The capital city is Gitega.

Climate

The climate of Burundi is tropical highland, mild due to altitude. The best time to visit is generally June–August, December–January, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Burundi

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Congo
Brazzaville
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Rwanda
Kigali
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Tanzania
Dodoma

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Burundi located?

Burundi is located in East Africa, Africa. The capital city is Gitega.

How large is Burundi?

Burundi has a total area of 27,834 km² with a population density of 452/km².

What countries border Burundi?

Burundi shares land borders with: Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania.

What is the climate of Burundi?

The climate of Burundi is Tropical highland, mild due to altitude. The best time to visit is June–August, December–January.

What timezone is Burundi in?

Burundi observes UTC+2 timezone.

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