Burundi - General
Burundi is known for its two capital cities, Gitega and Bujumbura, with the political capital being Gitega and the economic capital being Bujumbura. The country has two official languages, Kirundi and French, and one of the most popular sports is football, despite the national team's lack of World Cup qualification. Other fun facts include the government's ban on group jogging in 2014 due to fears it could be used for planning anti-government activities, and the importance of cattle as a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
- Two capitals:
Burundi has both a political capital, Gitega, and an economic capital, Bujumbura.
- Banned jogging:
Group jogging was banned in 2014 out of fear that it could be used for planning anti-government activities.
- Cattle as wealth:
Cattle are a symbol of happiness, prosperity, and health in Burundi, and the traditional greeting "Amashyo" translates to "May you have many herds of cattle".
- Popular sport:
Football is the most popular sport in Burundi.
- Official languages:
The official languages are Kirundi, French, and English.
- Poorest country to win gold:
Burundi is the poorest country to ever win an Olympic gold medal, which they achieved in 1996.
- Man-eating crocodile:
The country is said to be home to a notorious man-eating Nile crocodile named Gustave.
- Traditional drumming:
Burundi's traditional drumming group is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Banana beer:
A popular local drink is banana beer, made from fermented bananas and traditionally drunk through a straw.