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.

Zone Banga is a municipality of commune Matongo of the province of Kayanza in Burundi. Photo by Christine Vaufrey