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Quiz: Burundi

  1. What was the capital?

    • Gitega; former capital Bujumbura
    • Hong Kong (seat of government)
    • Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein share capital functions
    • Tallinn
    Answer

    Gitega; former capital Bujumbura — Capital: Gitega; former capital Bujumbura.

  2. When was Burundi founded?

    • 1 July 1962, independence from Belgium
    • 22 September 1960, independence from France
    • 20 March 1956, independence from France
    • 3 November 1903, separation from Colombia
    Answer

    1 July 1962, independence from Belgium — Founded: 1 July 1962, independence from Belgium.

  3. What form of government does Burundi have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Tynwald parliament with an elected House of Keys; a lieutenant governor represents the Crown
    • Parliamentary republic; two presidents have been overthrown by uprisings, in 2005 and 2010
    • Constitutional monarchy
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Burundi is a small, densely populated country in central Africa.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Burundi is a small, densely populated country in central Africa.