The Republic of Burundi is a small country lying in the Great Lakes region of Africa. Its’ neighboring countries are Rwanda, Tanzania, and Democratic Republic of Congo. Although the country is landlocked, much of its western border is adjacent to Lake Tanganyika. The country’s modern name is derived from its Bantu language, Kirundi.

Burundi is poorest African Nation; Science Daily ranked Burundi as the least “happiest” country in the world.

The government in Burundi is presidential representative democratic republic. The President of Burundi is both Head of the State and Head of the Government. The government has given the executive power; the legislative power is given to both government and parliament. The Burundi parliament has two houses- the Senate and the National Assembly. The Burundi administration is divided into 17 provinces, 117 communes, and 2 638 collines. The country is overtly populated.

Burundi offers equatorial climate. The land is almost agricultural or pasture.  There are two national parks in Burundi- Kibira National Park to the northwest and Rurubu National Park to the northeast.

Burundi’s economy largely depends on agriculture. The largest revenue comes from production of Coffee. Agriculture products include cotton, tea, maize, sorghum, sweet potatoes, bananas, and manioc. Beef, milk and hides are also produced at large. Burundi also produces light consumer goods like blankets, shoes, and soap.