Head of state: Pierre Nkurunziza
Head of government: Pierre Nkurunziza
Type of state: Republic
Land area: 27,830 km2
Capital: Bujumbura
Population: 8.3 million
Religions: Christian 67%, traditional African beliefs 23%, Moslem 10%,
Languages: Kirundi, additional official language: French
Currency: Burundi franc (BIF)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 2010: USD 1.46 billion
Change over previous year: +0.4%
Per capita GDP 2010: USD 180
Swiss colony 2010: 51 people
Swiss exports 2010: CHF 1.27 million
Change over previous year: +264.0% 
Swiss imports 2010: CHF 0.48 million
Change over previous year: -70.6%