What Are People From Burundi Called?

Name: Burundi
Address: East Africa, Burundi

East Africa, Burundi

Burundi

People from Burundi are called:

People from Burundi are called Burundian.

Demonym:

Burundian

Pronunciation:

/bəˈrʊndiən/

About Burundi

Capital city: Gitega (political), Bujumbura (economic center).
One of the smallest countries in Africa, landlocked in the Great Lakes region.
Known for coffee production, traditional drumming, and hilly landscapes.
High population density with predominantly agricultural economy.

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Population:: 13,238,559 (2024 est.)
Country:: Burundi
Region:: East Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From the Kirundi word 'Urundi', possibly meaning 'land' or referring to the Rundi people.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Rwanda

north of Burundi

People are called:

Rwandan

Tanzania

east of Burundi

People are called:

Tanzanian

Democratic Republic of the Congo

west of Burundi

People are called:

Congolese

Quick Facts

Population:: 13,238,559 (2024 est.)
Country:: Burundi
Region:: East Africa

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