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Bookmark & shareA tentative peace accord struggles for survival in this mountainous speck of Africa.
Although the situation has cooled in recent years, Burundi is a powder keg that could potentially explode at any moment. Travellers are strongly advised to stay away until Burundi gets back on its feet.
Travel Warning: Volatile Country
Despite positive changes and a genuine feeling in Burundi that peace is finally possible after 12 years of civil war, sporadic clashes between government and rebel forces continue. Fighting is not uncommon in the countryside and on the streets of the capital, Bujumbura, where curfews are enforced.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Burundi
Population
8,100,000
Currency
Name: Burundian Franc
Code: BIF
Symbol: FBu
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: French, Kirundi
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +2
Country Dialing Code
+257
Weights & Measures
Metric
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