Real estate of Burundi

GEOGRAPHY

Burundi — the small state in the Central Africa.

The area of the country makes 27 830 sq.km from which 25 650 sq.km are the share of a land. The highest top — Hekh's located to the southeast from Bujumbura the mountain, reaches 2 760 meters.

Burundi — the state which doesn't have an outlet to the sea. The general extent of border — 974 km: in the West — with the Democratic Republic of Congo (233 km), in the north — with Rwanda (290 km), in the east and the southeast — with Tanzania (451 km).

The state is located on a plateau which is going down in the southwest to the Lake Tanganyika. The main rivers — Ruzizi, Malagarasi and Ruvuva. Water of the rivers Malagarasi and Ruzizi is used for an irrigation in east and western parts of the country.

Capital - Bujumbura

CLIMATE OF BURUNDI

Subequatorial, with more damp summer. Average monthly temperatures about +15-20 With, in falls - to 23-25 C, don't fall by the plateau lower than +22 C, and in a river Ruzizi valley - lower than +25 C. On the most part of the territory average annual amount of precipitation of 1000-1200 mm. in sublime western part of the plateau - 1400-1600 mm. Precipitation drops out during two seasons, since September on N оябрь and from February to May. In mountain areas a precipitation drops out, generally in the hottest months and almost at once evaporates.

FLORA AND FAUNA OF BURUNDI

The most part of the territory of the country — the ploskogorny savanna. Rare rainforests where prevail an eucalyptus, an acacia, an olive palm tree meet.

Representatives of fauna of Burundi — an elephant, a hippopotamus, a crocodile, a leopard, a wild boar, an antelope, шерстокрыл. From birds partridges, geese, ducks, quails, snipes are most numerous. Richly with fish the lake Tanganyika, 3/4 which fishes don't live in one reservoir of the world.

STATE SYSTEM OF BURUNDI

The state system is defined by "The constitutional act" of June 6, 1998 and the law decree "About System of Institutes of the Government in a Transition Period" of September 13, 1996. According to these documents, executive power belongs to the president and the government, and legislative - to National assembly of a transition period. To enter a position, the president takes the oath before the Supreme Court.

SIGHTS OF BURUNDI

One of numerous "palaces" of governors of the country — мвами remained. In Gitege there is a National museum (it is based in 1955), in which exhibits of folk art are stored, historical documents and subjects, at it the library also functions. In East Africa the city is known for a pottery. Musée Vivant based in 1977 in Bujumbura contains the exhibits shining all aspects of life of the country. In Burundi 60 libraries largest of which are located in the capital and its vicinities are.

In Burundi there are special attention national parks of Ruzizi, Ruvuva, and Kivir. In these parks safaris and automobile rounds are carried out.

THE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BURUNDI

Burundi is the homeland of all Dutch roses.

To Burundi more than 50% of a crop of bananas go on beer. On the average it contains 28% of alcohol.

Nile originates in Burundi, to the South from the Equator, and then proceeds through Northeast Africa, crosses Egypt and flows into the Mediterranean Sea.

The South African stork to whom scientists attached the device for tracking of location of a bird from the satellite, was arrested by the authorities of Burundi on suspicion in espionage. The stork on a nickname Saturn injured a wing and was found by locals near the village in the northeast of Burundi. It right there placed under guards — the strange device attached to a back of a bird, caused suspicions.

Representatives of a tribe of the Tutsi (Watusi, or Tutsi) in Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi and the Central African Republic - the most tall persons in the world. Average height of men - 193 cm, women - 175 cm. Their high growth is considered result of genetic adaptation.

ETHNIC CUISINE OF BURUNDI

Burundiysky kitchen very sharp for the Russian tourist. Generally cook veal, mutton, beef (shish kebab), haricot, rice, potatoes, bananas. Burundiers quite simply, without any culinary delicacy prepare. Food always fresh and tasty. From fruit in Burundi eat mango, small bananas, use big banana for a garnish (to taste it difficult to distinguish from boiled potatoes), of passion fruit do juice, apples deliver from abroad, and they are considered as a delicacy and a local wonder.

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Time of BURUNDI

Lags behind from Moscow at 2 o'clock.

Holidays of BURUNDI

January 1 - New year;

July 1 - Independence Day;

November 28 - Day of the Republic;

December 25 - Christmas;

Currency of BURUNDI

Frank Burundi (BIF) equal to 100 centimes. Notes of 5000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10 francs, and also coins of 10, 5 and 1 franc are in circulation.

Communication in BURUNDI

The Russian operators have no GPRS roaming. Access to the Network can be got in several Internet cafes in Bujumbura. Standard of communication of GSM 900. Roaming is available to subscribers 'Megafon' and 'Beeline'. The consistent reception is provided, mainly, in the west of the country. Using satellite communication of Thuraya is offered to subscribers of 'MTS'.

Transport in BURUNDI

The country has no outlet to the sea, and also the railroads. The general extent of highways makes 12 322 km, from them only 7% are covered with asphalt. Number of cars — about 20000, trucks and buses — about 15000. Air transport is presented by the Air Burundi company which carries out flights within the country, and also to Rwanda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The airport in Bujumbura — international. There are also 7 smaller airports and one airfield for landing of helicopters.

Customs

Export of local currency is limited, import and export of foreign currency isn't limited (the declaration is obligatory). It is duty-free possible to import cigarettes - to 100 pieces, or cigars - to 50 pieces, or tobacco - to 0,5 kg. alcoholic drinks - 1 bottle, perfumery and cosmetics - within a personal need, the camera. Radio engineering is assessed with duty. Now due to the lack of new the customs law and rates of the customs duties of accurate rules isn't present. Customs workers at examination are guided by the principle of 'reasonable quantity'. Import of mercury, radioactive materials, narcotic preparations, import of the weapon and military regimentals - only on special permission is forbidden. Gold export in the ingots, the rough diamonds is forbidden, to the raw ivory, rare animals.

The visa in BURUNDI

Necessary documents

3 questionnaires in French

3 photos (3*4)

international passport

certificate on an inoculation against yellow fever.

The paid air ticket there and back can be demanded.