Gitega

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Gitega?Central Burundi, East Africa, situated on the central plateau
2. How many people live in Gitega?Approximately 40,000 people (estimated)
3. What is the political capital?Designated political capital of Burundi since January 16, 2019
4. What is the former royal capital?Served as the royal capital of the Kingdom of Burundi until 1966
5. What is Gitega and why is it important in Burundi?Gitega is a city in central Burundi that is the country's political capital, where government decisions are made.
6. Why was Gitega chosen as the political capital instead of Bujumbura?Gitega sits in the middle of the country on a high plateau, making it easy for people from all parts to reach, and it helps spread power away from the busy economic city of Bujumbura.

Political Capital: The primary seat of a country's government, housing its administrative and legislative bodies.
Economic Capital: The principal center for a country's commerce, finance, and trade activities.
Central Plateau: A geographical region characterized by elevated, relatively flat terrain in the interior of Burundi.
Monarchy Abolition: The formal end of a system of government ruled by a king or queen.