Burundi’s economy is predominantly agricultural, and the industry accounts for just over 40% of GDP and employs more than 90% of the population. The country’s primary exports are coffee and tea, which account for 90% of foreign exchange earnings, though exports are a relatively small share of GDP. Burundi’s export earnings – and its ability to pay for imports – rests primarily on weather conditions and international coffee and tea prices.

Name Republic of Burundi

Capital Bujumbura

Frequency of elections Every five years

Name of parliament National Assembly of Burundi

Parliament website www.assemblee.bi

Languages Kirundi, French, Swahili, English

Area 27 830 km²

Population 10 395 931 (July 2014 est)

Imports Capital goods, petroleum products, foodstuffs

Exports Coffee, tea, sugar, cotton, hides

Currency Burundi franc

Source: CIA World Factbook
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