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Burundi is a landlocked, resource-poor country with an underdeveloped manufacturing sector. The mainstay of the Burundian economy is agriculture, accounting for 54% of GDP in 1997. Agriculture supports more than 70% of the labour force, the majority of whom are subsistence farmers. Although Burundi is potentially self-sufficient in food production, the ongoing civil war, overpopulation, and soil erosion have contributed to the contraction of the subsistence economy by 25% in recent years. Large numbers of internally displaced persons have been unable to produce their own food and are largely dependent on international humanitarian assistance. Burundi is a net food importer, with food accounting for 17% of imports in 1997.
Little industry exists except the processing of agricultural exports. Although potential wealth in petroleum, nickel, copper, and other natural resources is being explored, the uncertain security situation has prevented meaningful investor interest. Industrial development also is hampered by Burundi's distance from the sea and high transport costs. Lake Tanganyika remains an important trading point. The trade embargo, lifted in 1999, negatively impacted trade and industry. Since October 1993 the nation has suffered from massive ethnic-based violence which has resulted in the death of perhaps 250,000 people and the displacement of about 800,000 others. Foods, medicines, and electricity remain in short supply.
Coordinates: 3°30′S 30°00′E / 3.500°S 30.000°E / -3.500; 30.000
Burundi (/bəˈrʊndᵻ/ or /bəˈrʌndi/), officially the Republic of Burundi (Kirundi: Republika y'Uburundi,[buˈɾundi]; French: République du Burundi, [buʁundi] or [byʁyndi]), is a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of East Africa, bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. It is considered part of Central Africa. Burundi's capital is Bujumbura. The southwestern border is adjacent to Lake Tanganyika.
The Twa, Hutu and Tutsi peoples have lived in Burundi for at least five hundred years. For more than 200 years, Burundi was an independent kingdom. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Germany colonized the region. After the First World War and Germany's defeat, it ceded the territory to Belgium. The Belgians ruled Burundi and Rwanda as a European colony known as Ruanda-Urundi. Their intervention exacerbated social differences between the Tutsi and Hutu, and contributed to political unrest in the region. Burundi gained independence in 1962 and initially had a monarchy, but a series of assassinations, coups, and a general climate of regional instability culminated in the establishment of a republic and one-party state in 1966. Bouts of ethnic cleansing and ultimately two civil wars and genocides during the 1970s and again in the 1990s left the country undeveloped and its population as one of the world's poorest. 2015 witnessed large-scale political strife as President Pierre Nkurunziza opted to run for a third term in office, a coup attempt failed and the country's parliamentary and presidential elections were broadly criticized by members of the international community.
Join the VisualPolitik community and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/VisualPolitik Burundi and Rwanda are two countries that share history. After suffering one of the most infamous genocides in recent years, these countries seek to get out of misery. One of them has managed to get ahead despite its obvious shortcomings, while the other country is still sunk, and is currently the poorest country in the world, that is, they took very different paths. How did they reach these results? What are they doing to move forward? Why is one of them moving towards prosperity and the other still sinking? We tell you all about it in our video, join us!
In October 2022, Burundi reopened its borders after seven years of closure. Evariste Ndayishimiye, the new president, is keen to break with the isolation enforced by his late predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza, whose controversial third term sparked a political crisis and deadly crackdown in 2015. Despite being the poorest country in the world, Burundi is striving to reclaim its former glory. Young entrepreneurs are driving tourism and business, while international partners are returning. FRANCE 24's regional correspondent Clément Di Roma reports. #Burundi #tourism #politics 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Faceboo...
In Burundi, motorists are lining up to get fuel and traders cannot buy goods because of a shortage in foreign currency. Economists say that western sanctions imposed on the country, plus the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, are making life difficult for its residents. The EU slapped asset freezes on the country after former President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a controversial third term in office in 2015. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Bujumbura, Burundi. - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Burundi #BurundiFuelShortage #AljazeeraEnglish
I will never forget what I saw in Burundi! We are in Burundi, which has been the poorest country in the world almost every year for the last 62 years, according to the World Bank, IMF and many other official institutions. Burundi has a population of approximately 12.5 million people and the average monthly income of a working citizen is around $15 there. One out of every 3 citizen is unemployed. Welcome to the world's poorest country. If you want to give me budget support ► https://bit.ly/3FSVICF Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPHjuJYNjRxp3mkLYwUZ6Q?sub_confirmation=1 Check out my other documentaries: Visiting the COLDEST CITY in the World (-71°C, -96°F) YAKUTSK ► https://youtu.be/Fz4ZMLsPzqM 8 Crazy Experiments at -55°C, -67°F (The coldest city in the World: Yakutsk) ► ht...
"Growth is projected to accelerate ... supported by strong agricultural production, productive investment, and the ongoing reforms," the fund said in a statement late on Monday. READ MORE : https://www.africanews.com/2024/01/23/burundi-economy-to-expand-by-43-in-2024-buoyed-by-agriculture-imf Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent. Africanews is available in English and French. Website : www.africanews.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews #AfBusiness
Why Burundi Is Considered To Be Poor. Burundi! That’s not a name many people might have heard of. In fact, not many people know a lot of countries in Africa and it would not be surprising to say that you also might not have heard of a country called Burundi. Even for those of you who might have heard of it, it is because of one thing only; and that is; because many now, arguably call it the poorest country in Africa. But Why? You see, the GDP of Burundi is 3.2 billion dollars. You may think that sounds a lot, but when you compare that even with a country like Malawi whose GDP is 11 billion dollars, you will understand what I mean. Of course, when you even compare that with the 3 biggest economies in Africa, like Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa with GDPs of 423, 361, and 301 billio...
Burundi is the poorest country in the world. People live in poverty, with the average citizen earning less than 300 dollars a month. The lack of money is reflected in many aspects, for example in life expectancy or living conditions. The country, which is the same size as its neighbor Rwanda, has been in an economic crisis for years. It is therefore important to understand how the country got into this situation and whether it can still save itself. The history of Burundi, which is largely responsible for the poor economic situation, is covered in this video, so stay tuned ――――――――――――――――――――
Burundi's economy is on a downward spiral as violence continues 12 months after President Pierre Nkuruziza announced that he would be seeking a third term in office. More than 400 people have been killed and another quarter of a million displaced.
What is the poorest country in the world? In this episode, we delve into the harsh realities faced by the world's poorest countries, as determined by their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in 1960-2024 period. Despite the progress made in various parts of the globe, millions still struggle to break free from the cycle of poverty, with limited resources and opportunities. If you enjoyed the video consider liking and subscribing, helps a lot😊. #statistics #datavisualization #poorestcountries #barchartrace #gdp #gdppercapita Countries related to the video: Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Nepal, Afghanistan, Botswana, Uganda, Somalia, Myanmar, Haiti, Central African Republic, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Togo, Eritrea, India, Pakistan, Gambia, Oman, Chad, Kenya, Benin, Bangladesh, Equatorial Gu...
Stakeholders in Burundi’s tourism sector have encouraged tourists to visit the landlocked nation as it has a lot to offer. Although associated with poverty, ethnic violence, and a political crisis, experts believe investment in the tourism sector will change the image of the country. News Central TV’s @_lolaololade tells us more. Follow News Central On: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsCentralAfrica Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewsCentralTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newscentraltv For more content, go to: https://newscentral.africa Reviving Burundi's Economy through Tourism Industry #NewsCentral #AfricaFirst #Africa #News #Politics
Burundi is a landlocked, resource-poor country with an underdeveloped manufacturing sector. The mainstay of the Burundian economy is agriculture, accounting for 54% of GDP in 1997. Agriculture supports more than 70% of the labour force, the majority of whom are subsistence farmers. Although Burundi is potentially self-sufficient in food production, the ongoing civil war, overpopulation, and soil erosion have contributed to the contraction of the subsistence economy by 25% in recent years. Large numbers of internally displaced persons have been unable to produce their own food and are largely dependent on international humanitarian assistance. Burundi is a net food importer, with food accounting for 17% of imports in 1997.
Little industry exists except the processing of agricultural exports. Although potential wealth in petroleum, nickel, copper, and other natural resources is being explored, the uncertain security situation has prevented meaningful investor interest. Industrial development also is hampered by Burundi's distance from the sea and high transport costs. Lake Tanganyika remains an important trading point. The trade embargo, lifted in 1999, negatively impacted trade and industry. Since October 1993 the nation has suffered from massive ethnic-based violence which has resulted in the death of perhaps 250,000 people and the displacement of about 800,000 others. Foods, medicines, and electricity remain in short supply.