Diomede Misigaro Richard
Burundi
Interesting Facts About Burundi
- Burundi has two capital cities: Bujumbura and Gitega.
- Burundi Is home to the world’s longest freshwater lake called Tanganyika.
- Burundians are known for brewing banana beer. It’s made from fermented mashed bananas, usually enjoyed in large groups through a straw.
- Burundi has wildlife-rich national parks. Ruvubu National Park is the country’s largest national park, covering roughly 508 sq. km (196 sq. miles).
- Cattle are a symbol of health, happiness, and prosperity for the Burundians.
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Zone Banga is a municipality of commune Matongo of the province of Kayanza in Burundi. Photo by Christine Vaufrey