Burundi's 12-year civil war ended in 2006, but at least one rebel group remained active after that
Full name: Republic of Burundi
Population: 8.7 million (UN, 2012)
Capital: Bujumbura
Area: 27,816 sq km (10,740 sq miles)
Major languages: Kirundi (official), French (official), Swahili
Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs
Life expectancy: 50 years (men), 53 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 Burundi franc = 100 centimes
Main exports: coffee, tea, sugar, cotton, hides
GNI per capita: US $260 (World Bank, 2013)
Internet domain: .bi
International dialling code: +257
