#1. The country’s motto, “Ubumwe, Ibikorwa, Iterambere” means “Unity, Work, Progress” in Kirundi. Sadly, Burundi was ranked as the world’s least happy nation in the 2016 World Happiness Report.

#2. HIV/AIDS is also a major threat to the population of the country.

#3. Burundi won a gold medal in 1996 for the first time in Olympic history. In doing so, it became the poorest country ever to win an Olympic gold medal. The prestigious medal was won by Burundi’s runner Venuste Niyongabo in the 5000-meter race. Ironically, it has never won a regional title at the African Games.

#4. Group jogging is banned in Burundi. In 2014, the country’s president banned the activity, citing the reason that such walks can help people plan subversive (anti-government) activities.

#5. Due to farming and overgrazing, deforestation and soil erosion are becoming
concerns for the population of the country.

#6. The first election in the country took place on September 8, 1961.

#7. Before independence, the country was named Ruanda-Urundi.

#8. The first Prime Minister, Louis Rwagasore , was assassinated a few weeks after his election.


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