Flags of Burundi

Flag of Burundi was founded on 26 December 1968. The colours of the flag of Burundi symbolize a fight for independence (red), a hope (green) and peace (white) .The three stars on the flag is personified the national motto: "Unity. Work. Progress." The republic of Burundi is a small state at the northeastern coast of Tanganyika Lake in East Africa. Burundi abuts with Rwanda in the north, with Tanzania on the south and east and with Democratic Republic Congo in west. Almost all the population of Burundi belongs to the people of Hutu and Tutsi. Pigmies are considered to be the first habitants of Burundi. The language of Kirundi has a state status along with the French language and it is widespread in Burundi. In the field of the trade the language of Swahili is used quite often.

The basis of the economy is agriculture, specialized on the production of coffee, cotton and tea. In industry is busy 95% of the amateur population. Permanent ethnical wars prevent the development of the country. The industry of the country is developed very poorly. And it depends mainly on the foreign investors Because of the incessant armed ethnical collisions, poverty and numerous illnesses the average duration of life of Burundi’s people is only 40 years, that is one of the lowest indexes in the world.