Bujumbura

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bujumbura

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Bujumbura?Northeastern shores of Lake Tanganyika, Burundi
2. How many people live in Bujumbura?Estimated to be over 1.1 million inhabitants
3. How big is Bujumbura?Approximately 190 square kilometers
4. What language do people speak in Bujumbura?Kirundi, French, and Swahili are commonly used
5. What is the former political capital?Served as the political capital of Burundi from 1962 until 2019
6. What is the current designation?Economic capital and main port of Burundi

Economic Capital: The principal center for a nation's financial and commercial activities.
Political Capital: The city designated as the seat of government and national administration.
Port: A harbor or area where ships may take on or discharge passengers or cargo.
Exports: Goods and services produced domestically and sold to buyers in other countries.