Rahim Tabet | Februari 09, 2016 |
Africa
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Burundi
Burundi (Burundi) is a country in Africa which borders Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania. Burundi's independence from Belgium in 1962. The capital of Burundi is Bujumbura. A number of major cities in Burundi: Gitega, Bururi and Ngozi.
Burundi has a violent past. Between 1993 and 1999, the ethnic violence in Burundi caused between the Hutu and Tutsistammen hundreds of thousands of refugees and claimed at least 250,000 lives. Still circulate many weapons within the borders of Burundi.
Burundi is known for its poverty. About 68% of the population lives below the poverty line. There is little tourism in Burundi. The tourists who come there often have been adventurers who come to the mountains and rainforests.
Official Name: Republic of Burundi
Continent: Africa
Surface: 27 834 km²
Capital: Bujumbura
Population: 8.749 million inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 2684 m (Mount Heha)
Distance (Amsterdam - Bujumbura): 6,591 km
Flight Duration: approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes
Travel warning
Availability: advises against all travel to Burundi.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
June, July and August are the best months to travel to Burundi. During these months, you have the most pleasant temperatures and the least risk of prolonged rainfall.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Burundi. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Burundi has a tropical climate. The temperature averages between 25 and 35 degrees throughout the year.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Burundi, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Burundi, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Kirundi is the official language in Burundi. In addition, there are French, English and Swahili spoken.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months visa.
A visa is required. You can apply online or in person at the Embassy of Burundi in Brussels.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Burundi: burundi.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Burundi in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To visit Burundi is obliged to have you vaccinated against yellow fever.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Burundi is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Burundi is paid by the Burundian Francs (BIF).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
In Burundi are no ATMs.
Time Difference
During our summer time there is no time difference.
During our winter season is in Burundi 1 hour later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Burundi, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Burundi, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Burundi.
Electricity
In Burundi, you can use a Dutch flat plug.
A round plug must have a cutout for the earth pin present in the outlet. You need a travel adapter if your plug does not have such a recess.
More information on electricity in Burundi can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: In the capital Bujumbura 257223777
- Fire: Local Numbers
- Ambulance: Local Numbers
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Burundi available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Burundi available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Burundi end in .bi.
Official website of Burundi: burundi-gov.bi.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Burundi is 00257 or +257.
Want to call from Burundi to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Burundi.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Burundi.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Burundi visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Burundi? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
On TripAdvisor, you can find reviews from travelers about accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Burundi, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Burundi?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Burundi earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Burundi visit Protected Planet.
Burundi is not included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Burundi.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 1.0.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment up to 10 years.
Did you know that…
... 68.0% of the population of Burundi is living below the poverty line?
... There are common species of wild animals in Burundi (inter alia, hippopotamus, elephant and leopard)?
... Burundi in 1962 became independent from Belgium?
Burundi has a violent past. Between 1993 and 1999, the ethnic violence in Burundi caused between the Hutu and Tutsistammen hundreds of thousands of refugees and claimed at least 250,000 lives. Still circulate many weapons within the borders of Burundi.
Burundi is known for its poverty. About 68% of the population lives below the poverty line. There is little tourism in Burundi. The tourists who come there often have been adventurers who come to the mountains and rainforests.
Official Name: Republic of Burundi
Continent: Africa
Surface: 27 834 km²
Capital: Bujumbura
Population: 8.749 million inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 2684 m (Mount Heha)
Distance (Amsterdam - Bujumbura): 6,591 km
Flight Duration: approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes
Travel warning
Availability: advises against all travel to Burundi.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
June, July and August are the best months to travel to Burundi. During these months, you have the most pleasant temperatures and the least risk of prolonged rainfall.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Burundi. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Burundi has a tropical climate. The temperature averages between 25 and 35 degrees throughout the year.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Burundi, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Burundi, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Kirundi is the official language in Burundi. In addition, there are French, English and Swahili spoken.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months visa.
A visa is required. You can apply online or in person at the Embassy of Burundi in Brussels.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Burundi: burundi.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Burundi in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To visit Burundi is obliged to have you vaccinated against yellow fever.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Burundi is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Burundi is paid by the Burundian Francs (BIF).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
In Burundi are no ATMs.
Time Difference
During our summer time there is no time difference.
During our winter season is in Burundi 1 hour later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Burundi, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Burundi, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Burundi.
Electricity
In Burundi, you can use a Dutch flat plug.
A round plug must have a cutout for the earth pin present in the outlet. You need a travel adapter if your plug does not have such a recess.
More information on electricity in Burundi can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: In the capital Bujumbura 257223777
- Fire: Local Numbers
- Ambulance: Local Numbers
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Burundi available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Burundi available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Burundi end in .bi.
Official website of Burundi: burundi-gov.bi.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Burundi is 00257 or +257.
Want to call from Burundi to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Burundi.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Burundi.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Burundi visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Burundi? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
On TripAdvisor, you can find reviews from travelers about accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Burundi, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Burundi?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Burundi earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Burundi visit Protected Planet.
Burundi is not included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Burundi.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 1.0.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment up to 10 years.
Did you know that…
... 68.0% of the population of Burundi is living below the poverty line?
... There are common species of wild animals in Burundi (inter alia, hippopotamus, elephant and leopard)?
... Burundi in 1962 became independent from Belgium?
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