Africa/Eastern Africa
Burundi
Gitega
12.3 Mio
27 834 km²
Burundian franc
Landlocked
French, Kirundi
Historical Events
1885 - Colonization by Germany
Burundi became part of the German colony of German East Africa.
1924 - Belgian Mandate
Burundi was mandated to Belgium by the League of Nations, forming part of Rwanda-Urundi.
1946 - UN Trust Territory
Burundi became a United Nations Trust Territory after World War II.
1962 - Independence from Belgium
Burundi gained independence, initially retaining its monarchy.
1966 - Coup d'état
A coup d'état replaced the monarchy with a one-party republic.
1972 - Genocide of Hutus
Burundi experienced a genocide of its Hutu population.
1993 - First Hutu President
Melchior Ndadaye became Burundi's first Hutu president after the first multi-party election.
1993 - Ndadaye's Assassination
The assassination of Ndadaye sparked the 12-year Burundian Civil War.
2000 - Arusha Agreement
The Arusha Agreement was adopted, marking progress towards peace.
2005 - New Constitution
A new constitution was largely based on the Arusha Agreement.
2014 - English as Official Language
English was made an official language of Burundi.