Today's Country is: Burundi

Where:

Burundi is a small country located in the middle of Africa. Its neighbors are Rwanda to the North, Democratic Republic of the Congo to the West, and Tanzania to the East.

Geography:

Burundi is a very mountainous country, with its tallest mountain being Mount Heha which rises to 8,759 feet (2,670 meters). It is located next to the second largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Tanganyika.

Government:

Burundi has a republic type government, where the President serves as both the head of state and head of government.

Cities:

There are 18 cities in Burundi, including Bujumbura, Muyinga, and Gitega. Bujumbura, the largest city in Burundi with a population around 331,700, is located on the West of the country, located right next to Lake Tanganyika. It is the former capital of Burundi. There you can find the Rusizi National Park, the Monument de l'Unite, and the Reptile Park. The current capital of Burundi is Gitega, with a population sitting around 23,200. This city was named the new capital of Burundi on the recent date of December 24, 2018. It is located in the middle of the country. There you can find the Gishora Drum Sanctuary and the National Museum of Gitega.

Population:

The current population of Burundi is 11.5 million, with a population growth rate at around 3%.

Poverty:

66% of the population of Burundi is below the poverty line.

Religions:

Burundi is a mostly Christian nation, with 86% of the population being Christian. The other 14% is made up of unspecified religions and Islam.

Languages:

Burundi has three official languages, which are Kirundi, French, and English.

Economic:

Burundi has a current GDP of 3.48 billion USD. It's economy grew last year at a rate of 2.8%, and it does fluctuate a lot. Their current debt is around 1.36 billion USD, which is 39% of their GDP.

Problems Facing the Country:

Burundi has many problems, including deforestation, a human rights crisis, and development problems.

That concludes the country of the day. Please feel free to write suggestions in the comments and other countries that you want me to do!