Burundi

Languages:

Burundi, officially the Republic of Burundi, is a multilingual nation in East Africa. The country has two official languages, Kirundi and French, with Kirundi being the most widely spoken language among the population. As of 2021, approximately 98% of Burundians speak Kirundi, which serves as the primary language for education, communication, and administration within the country. French, the second official language, is spoken by a smaller percentage of the population, mainly in urban areas and among the educated elite. Swahili is also spoken in Burundi, primarily in the areas bordering Lake Tanganyika and in the capital city, Bujumbura, serving as a regional lingua franca and facilitating trade and commerce with neighboring countries.

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Ethnic Groups:

Hutu, Tutsi, Twa (Pygmy)