¢º Official Name: Republic of Burundi
¢º Head of state and government: Pierre Buyoya since 1996
¢º Capital: Bujumbura
¢º Population: 6.7 million
¢º Official languages: Kirundi, French, Suahell
¢º Religions: Roman Catholic 62%; Protestant 5%;
    traditional beliefs 23%; Muslim 10%.
¢º Death penality: existing
¢º Signed the Human Rights Treaty in 2000: African charter for the welfare and human rights of
    children
¢º Website: www.burundi.gov.bi