Health
Vaccines
Compulsory vaccinations: yellow fever
Recommended vaccinations: hepatitis A and B, rabies, typhoid fever, meningitis
Health risks
Malaria, diarrhea, cholera, meningitis epidemics, HIV
Quality of public medical facilities
Poor
Tap water
Do not drink
Practical information
Capital
Bujumbura
Major towns and cities
Gitega, Ngozi, Ruyigi, Muyinga, Rutana
Official languages
Kirundi, French
GDP
USD 2.4 billion
Population
9.8 million
Area
27,830 km²
Currency
Burundian Franc (BIF)
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Time zone
UTC +2
Country code
+257 +area code +number of the person you are calling
International airport
Bujumbura (BJM)
Tourism & local way of life
Public holidays
July 1st: Independance Day
Climate
Equatorial
Best time to visit
From May to September
Best places to visit
Tanganika Lake
Karera Falls
Kibira National Park
Ruvubu National Park
Rusizi Natural Reserve
Teza
Partenaires
: The social network for expats living in Burundi
: Guides and services for expats living in Burundi