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Burundi Neighboring Countries

Burundi is located in Eastern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Gitega. The official languages are French, Kirundi. The currency is Burundian franc.

What are the neighboring countries of Burundi? Burundi shares land borders with 3 countries. These Burundi neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Burundi at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Burundi neighboring countries are: DR Congo, Tanzania and Rwanda. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Burundi and its border countries. The map highlights Burundi in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Burundi

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Burundi?

Burundi shares land borders with 3 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Burundi?

The neighboring countries of Burundi are: DR Congo, Tanzania and Rwanda.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Burundi?

Countries in Africa with 3 land borders: Ghana, Djibouti, Togo, Liberia, Somalia, Malawi, Gabon, Eritrea, Morocco, Western Sahara.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Burundi?

Countries in Africa with more than 3 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Botswana, Benin, Namibia, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Mauritania, Zambia, Ethiopia, and 21 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Burundi?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 3 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Gambia, Madagascar, Réunion, Equatorial Guinea, Comoros, Lesotho, and 7 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Burundi?

The capitals of countries bordering Burundi are:
  • DR Congo: Kinshasa
  • Tanzania: Dodoma
  • Rwanda: Kigali

What are the country codes of Burundi's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Burundi's neighbors are:
  • DR Congo: CD (ISO 2) / COD (ISO 3)
  • Tanzania: TZ (ISO 2) / TZA (ISO 3)
  • Rwanda: RW (ISO 2) / RWA (ISO 3)