# Burundi (BI)

**Capital:** Gitega  
**Currency:** Burundi Franc (BIF) (BIF)  
**Population:** 13'500'000  
**Area:** 27'834 km²

Burundi (ISO-Code: BI) is located in East Africa and borders Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Politically, the country is a presidential republic with centralized administrative structures. The climate is tropical with distinct rainy and dry seasons, as well as mild temperatures in the highlands. Economically, Burundi relies primarily on agriculture, especially coffee and tea cultivation, while industry and services play a limited role. The country has a strong dependence on imports for energy, machinery, food, and consumer goods. Due to its landlocked position and lack of sea access, Burundi relies on transit routes through the ports of Tanzania and Kenya. The national currency is the Burundi franc (BIF), which facilitates payments and trade within the region. In foreign trade, neighboring states as well as international markets play a central role. Logistically, roads and border crossings are crucial for the transportation of goods and integration into regional supply chains. Burundi is considered a resource-poor landlocked country with growing importance for East African trade.

**Top Import Partners:** TZ, CN, KE, UG, BE

**Top Export Partners:** BE, DE, CH, KE, TZ

**Top Import Goods:** Erdölprodukte, Maschinen, Fahrzeuge, Nahrungsmittel, Chemikalien

**Top Export Goods:** Kaffee, Gold, Agrarprodukte, Häute/Felle

**Key Airports:**
- [Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/bujumbura-melchior-ndadaye-international-airport-bjm)
- [Gihohi Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/gihohi-airport-hbbk)
- [Gitega Airport (GID)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/gitega-airport-gid)
- [Kirundo Airport (KRE)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/kirundo-airport-kre)
- [Mwumba Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/mwumba-airport-23494)
- [Ruyigi Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/ruyigi-airport-28759)
- [Nyanza-Lac Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/nyanza-lac-airport-24176)

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