Lake Tanganyika - an area of 34.4 thousand. km ² and is the world's longest freshwater lake. It is situated at an altitude of 773 m above sea level. The average depth is 570 m and the maximum reaches 1,435 meters (second in terms of the depth of Lake Baikal) - is kryptodepresję. Is known about. 190 endemic fish species mainly belonging to the family Cichlidae.

It belongs to the climate zone podrównikowej. The average temperature of 15 to 25 ° C. Frequent storms.

Avoid the rainy season (May to September) and dry season (from July to August and from December to January).

Ethnic groups: Hutu (Bantu) 85%, Tutsi (Hamitic) 14%, Twa (Pygmy) 1%, Europeans 3,000, Asians 2.000

Christians 67% (Catholics 62%, Protestant 5%), indigenous beliefs 23%, Muslim 10%

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One of the most important religious celebration is "kubandwa" during which celebrates the harvest and honors Kirandze - the spirit which leads all deceased ancestors. On the occasion of "kubandwy" young people decorate their bodies (one of them is dressed as Kirangę) and indulge in the traditional songs and dances. At the end of the ceremony, people bathe in a stream in a ritual purification.

Another ritual is a ceremony of fertility, "umuganuro" during which the game is the sacred drum, and the virgin are planted the first seeds of sorghum, to ensure a good harvest.

Due to widespread poverty and illiteracy, literature written almost non-existent. Functions while the strong oral tradition. Tales, legends, fables, poems, riddles and songs are passed from generation to generation. Storytellers in society are highly appreciated. Their responsibilities include, inter alia, the training of young specialists in the art of storytelling.

Objects created by the traditional inhabitants of Burundi are equally decorative and functional. Women from the Tutsi plot papyrus, banana leaf phloem and baskets, which are decorated with elaborate patterns of color clay. In addition, it is practiced locksmithing and saddlery; products are also adorned in a rich manner. Twa tribe for thousands of years specializing in pottery.

Burundi has a long and rich musical tradition. At family gatherings, accompanied by a strong rhythm of songs are sung as' imvyino ", consisting of short improvised verses and chorus. Song "indirimbo" are, in turn, more subdued, it performs a soloist or small group. Typically male songs, rhythmic, rich in trills and screams is "kwishongora" while women specialize in bilito, sentimental, peaceful songs. Characteristic of the musical culture of Burundi is also "whispered singing", which sounds akompaniujących instruments are clearly heard.

For the traditional instruments include:

• "Inanga", an instrument consisting of six to eight strings tensioned on the hollow wooden box
• "Idono" jednostrunowe violin

"Ikihusehama" wooden brass instrument similar to a clarinet

Swahili (along Lake Tanganyika and the Bujumbura area)

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Burundi receives a visa at the border crossing after completing a small form and payment of $ 20. Such visas are valid only for 3 days (for kwitku describes it received a record "JRS 3). This delay is related to the necessity of payment upon departure after $ 8 for each additional day (counts begin until each day). Within 24 hours. after crossing the border to buy stamps, stamp, without which you can not leave the country.

Embassy of the Republic BurundiKaloujskaya com. 1, q. 226-227, 117,049 Moskwatel. (0-0 7 095) 230 25 64fax (0-0 7 095) 230 20 09e-mail: bdiamb@yahoo.fr
Honorary Consul: Professor. Samuel Bigawa (does not speak Polish) 6 Avenue Nzungu. Well. 3075, Quartier Kinindo B. P. 268 Bujumbura, Burunditel. (+257) 215070, 225556fax: (257) 236 532, 223578e-mail: Embassy of the Republic BurundiKaloujskaya sbigawa@hotmail.com com. 1, q. 226-227, 117,049 Moskwatel. (0-0 7 095) 230 25 64fax (0-0 7 095) 230 20 09e-mail: bdiamb@yahoo.fr
Honorary Consul: Professor. Samuel Bigawa (does not speak Polish) 6 Avenue Nzungu. Well. 3075, Quartier Kinindo B. P. 268 Bujumbura, Burunditel. (+257) 215070, 225556fax: (257) 236 532, 223578e-mail: sbigawa@hotmail.com

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Underdeveloped

It is recommended to take out before the arrival of international health insurance

Hopital Charles Prince Regent
Avenue du Port
Bujumbura, Burundi
Tel: 257 22-8435, Fax: 21-3965

Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Kamenge
Boulevard du 28 Novembre
BP 2210 Bujumbura, Burundi
Tel: 257 23-2048 or 22-6063, Fax: 1923-2267

Polyclinique Centrale
BP 378 Boulevard de l'UPRONA
Bujumbura, Burundi
Tel: 257 22-5050, Fax: 22-9429

Clinic St.. Jean Sehungiza
Blvd. de l'UPRONA
Bujumbura, Burundi

Laboratoire d'Analyses Medicales
Avenue de l'Amitié
BP 2291 Bujumbura, Burundi
Tel: 257 22-2695

Clinique Prince Louis Rwagasore
Avenue Pierre Ngendandumwe
Bujumbura, Burundi
Tel: 257 22-3881, Fax: 22-5137

Hopital Militaire de Kamenge
Boulevard du 28 Novembre
BP 5117 Bujumbura, Burundi
Tel: 257 22-2082, Fax: 1923-2844

Hopital Medical Service
Bujumbura, Burundi
Tel: 257 22-2301, Fax: 22-3950

Clinique Chinoise
Ndamukiza Avenue, Kinindo
Bumbura, Burundi

The threat of malaria throughout the year.

The big problem with possibility of buying medicines on the spot because of the very small number of pharmacies.

Very high risk of HIV / AIDS.

In Burundi, armed gangs roam the criminals, attacking civilians, rebels and bandits, many small.

The recently concluded war between the Hutu and Tutsi peoples.

- Police de Securite publique
Tel: 257 22-3777

- Police Judicaire des Parquets
Tel: 257 22-8750

- Police de l'Air et des Frontières des Etrangers
Tel: 257 22-5427

- Police Speciale de Roulage
Tel: 257 22-5125

- In case of accident (police road safety): 22.24.14.64 / 22.22.51.24.

Ok stationed in Burundi. 5,000 UN troops still in the country is dangerous.

The main crossing between Rwanda and Kayanza Butare. In Tanzania there are many border crossings (eg. Kobero near or around Nyanza Lac).

You can fly to Bujumbura with two przesiadkami in Amsterdam and Nairobi.

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Yahoo Car, New Yahoo Express, Venus and Gaso Bus Travel

For drivers major problem is inadequate road markings and the very bad state. In principle, a good asphalt roads are only in the capital. After her should have a supply of spare tires. As in all African countries, four-wheel drive is needed especially during the rainy season. Driving the car must be prepared for the sudden intrusion on the path of pedestrians, bicyclists or animals.

Burundi to reach the boat, you can also use the trip between Kigoma (Tanzania) and Bujumbrą (twice a week).

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Air Burundi airbdi@cbinf.com Ave du Commerce, Victoire Airlinesve Ethiopian, Kenya Airways' Place de l'Independence, Rwandair ExpressAve du Commerce

Bujumbura International Airport Airport (BJM) away from the city center ok.12km

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These vehicles depart from the locations of bus, called "gare routières", or in smaller towns with a specific place along the streets.

Rental cars:

- Parc Auto Center Tel: 257 23-2345

- Intercontact Services
Tel: 257 22-6666, Fax: 22-6603
E-mail: info@intercontactservices.com

- Garage des Grands Lacs
Tel: 257 22-5324 or 22-5054

- Office National du Tourisme
Tel: 257 22-2023 ou 1922-2202

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Host:. Bi, the number of members 65.000

Avenue Patrice Lumumba BP 258
Bujumbura
Tel: (021) 80 04

Open from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays only until 12:00 and Sundays closed.

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Burundi Franc - BIF

Money exchange is best done in Bużumbrze or Gitedze - outside these cities is almost impossible. Credit cards are accepted in a very limited extent.

Water 1.5l - 500 BIF; cola - 250 BIF; roll - 40 BIF; plate of fried plantains - from 300 to 500 BIF; skewers - from 800 to 1 000 BIF; half chicken in a local tavern - 1 300 BIF; Primus beer 0.72cl - from 600 to 1 800 BIF (depending on the class of premises), can fish from 900 r BIF, BIF can frankfurters 5600, carton of juice - from 4500 BIF

At local markets.

Wooden sculptures, tea and coffee, wicker baskets, drums, traditional paintings, wicker.

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Dollars dates before 2003, are often not accepted. Traveler's checks in dollars or euros are accepted, but the commission rates are high. Banks are open Monday to Friday mornings only.

Because of the UN troops stationed prices are very high and Burundi is more expensive than the surrounding countries.

Office hours:

Office: 7:30-12:00, 14:00-17:00, Monday to Friday
Banks: 7:30 - 12:00, 14:00-17:00, Monday to Friday (some banks open on Saturday morning)
Shopping hours: 7:30 - 19:00, Monday to Saturday

- 1 500 places in the capital Bujumbura
- On average, the 35 beds in each province

In all tourist spots

Avoid breaking the wild because of their own security. Camping is a little guarded. In Bujumbura, only in the vicinity of Lake Tanganyika is accepted dismantle tents ($ 5 per person).

In Bujumbura, you can find homes for rent by the week, month or year. Rented apartments are usually fully equipped. The cost is at least $ 600 per month for a small house and up to 2 000 $ for a large two-story house with large garden and swimming pool.

from 6 000 to 7 000 per nocelg BIF

On the left are adrsy and contact details for a number of hotels and hostels.

Cuisine of Burundi is based primarily on cassava and beans. Rather, we can not say that in Burundi are some national dishes.

Bananas with red beans.

Urwarwa (Banana Wine): This is the traditional

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Required, but depend only on the generosity of tourists (not calculated as a percentage).

* Stone Livingstone (13 km south of Bujumbura)
* Nyanza Lac (125 km south of the country)
* Kibira Forest (page Rwegura and Thesis)
* Rumonge Nature Reserve (75 km from Bujumbura)
* Bird Lake (north of Kirundo: 200 km from Bujumbura)
* Ruvubu Nature Reserve (central-north-east)
* Rukoko nature reserve (north-west of Bujumbura)
* Karera Falls (East)
* Cave of the Germans in Nkoma (East)
* Source of the Nile Rutovu (115 km southeast of Bujumbura)
* The main peaks as Heha, Gikizi, Thesis, Twinyoni ...
* Royal Tombs (north-west central)
* Lake Tanganyika

* Mausoleum of Prince Louis Rwagasore (independence hero)
* Living Museum Bujumbura
* National Museum Gitega
* Memorial Monument
* Department of Regina Mundi
* Monument to the unknown soldier
* Pyramid of the source of the Nile
* Cross Misugi and Eglisede Muyaga
* Mausoleum of the Martyrs of the brotherhood of Buta
* Royal Tombs
* German cemetery Cibitoke

National Museum of Gitega.

Natural Museum of Bujumbura.

Old place of worship throughout the country: Catholic missions, mosques and churches.

Agasimbo in the south.

Intore the north and many other traditional dances typical of Burundi.

- On the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo, near the capital Bujumbura, there is a national park Rusizi. It is divided into two areas: north, "La Palmeraie" and the south, where the area zabagniony "Delta". The park has identified 19 species of hippos! It was also found: antelopy, crocodiles, golden, fawn biegusy and about 350 species of endemic and migratory birds. Access is facilitated by the existence of two asphalt roads no.5 and RN2.

- National Park Ruvubu located on both sides of the river in the provinces of Ruyigi Ruvubu, Karuzi, Muyinga and Cankuzo. It is a savanna and forest boundary. The park rocky hills alternate with wooded savannah, but also with all types of forests. It is the largest park in the country. Has an area of 50,000 ha. The park has a rare original fauna. The park is designed around a network of trails. 100 km. Entry from Gasave is on the road RN16-Cankuzo Muyinga, Muyinga and 30km to 216km from Bujumbura by RN1 and RN6 (Bujumbura, Kayanza, Ngozi, Muyinga). Until the entry of this can also be reached from Gitega by RN2. The second entrance is located on the Muremera RN16 road between Muyinga, Cankuzo and Kigamba (22 km from Cankuzo and 241 of Bujumbura).

- Situated on the slopes of the Zaire-Nile majestic mountain forest with an area of 40 000 hectares is located at an altitude of 1,550 to 2,660 m above sea level is covered by the national park boundaries Kibira. The park is ok. 98 species of mammals, 10 species of primates, and about. 200 species of birds. 180 km of routes for easy access for tourists. The massif is also a source of thermal waters. Entry to the park is through extensive tea plantations and Rwegura Thesis. Recently, the park is becoming more accessible to water sports on Lake reservoir Rwegura. Rwegura leads to the lake route no.5 of NR1 and Bujumbura (ok. 110 km). However, the park Kibira of Bujumbura is ok. RN1 48km route.

- Mountain forests, and Nyungwe Forest (Region Kibira Burundi), National Park Kahuzi-Biega and forests Birunga. They all have almost the same flora and fauna. First of all, chimpanzees we find here. There are species of endemic birds such as. Timal coli. The dry season lasts longer than in northern areas. In the valley of the river Siguvyaye many endemic plants.

- On the western slopes of the region, "Congo-Nile" is a forest reserve Kigwena-Rumonge. This is the last refuge of forest pregwinejskich. Reservation is along National Highway No. 3 (RN3), along the shores of Lake Tanganyika to Bujumbura - Nyanza Lac 125 km in length. There are many hornbills, monkeys and lush vegetation, unique Burundi.

- Reserves and Mwishanga Nyakazu are located on hilly terrain and include a waterfall in the Karera Mwishanga and a big waterfall known as the "German Wine" in the reserve Nyakazu. These reserves are famous for their picturesque landscapes. In the area are also hot springs.

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Bank holidays: - 1 January - New Year, Feb. 5 - Unity Day-12 March - Labour Day-May-June - Ascension-July 1 - Independence Day 15 August - Assumption Day-October 13 - Day Rwagasore-October 21 - Day Ndadaye-November 1 - All Saints Day 25 December - Christmas Day
Bank holidays: - 1 January - New Year, Feb. 5 - Unity Day-12 March - Labour Day-May-June - Ascension-July 1 - Independence Day 15 August - Assumption Day-October 13 - Day Rwagasore-October 21 - Day Ndadaye-November 1 - All Saints Day 25 December - Christmas Day

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soap, towels and other toiletries (not difficult in Burundi), supply of drugs needed