Bujumbura is the capital of the Republic of Burundi in east-central Africa, formerly known as Usumbura, located in the western part of the country, on the northern shore of the eastern end of Lake Tanganyika. Bujumbura is a beautiful mountain town with a population of more than 200,000.
At the end of the 19th century, it was a base for German colonialists to invade Central Africa, and later a stronghold of German and Belgian rule in Luanda (present-day Rwanda)-Ulondi (present-day Burundi), and after Burundi's independence in 1962, it was designated as the national capital.
Bujumbura is the capital of Burundi and the largest city in the Republic of Burundi. Formerly known as Usumbura. It is located on the northern shore of the eastern end of Lake Tanganyika, 756 meters above sea level. The population is about 270,000. It served as a base for German colonists to invade central Africa in the late 19th century, and later as a German and Belgian stronghold of Luanda (present-day Rwanda) and Udundi (present-day Burundi). Today it is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Trade in coffee, cotton and livestock products flourished in Bujumbura. Lakeside freshwater fisheries are important. There are small industries such as agricultural product processing, food, textiles, cement, and leather, and the output value accounts for most of the country. It is an important water and land transport hub and a national import and export gateway. Roads lead to Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania and major towns in the country. The route to the port of Kigoma in Tanzania via Lake Tanganyika and the transfer of the railway out of the Indian Ocean is the main route of external relations. There is an international airport. The main cultural facilities are the University of Burundi and the Museum of African Civilizations.
Burundi has many plateaus and mountains, with an average altitude of 1,600 meters, known as the "country of hills", while its capital, Bujumbura, is known as the "Garden City". The city leans on the mountains and lakes, with undefeated flowers all year round and everlasting fruits in all seasons; The tropical forest is verdant and verdant, and exotic flowers and flowers compete with each other; Birds chirp all the time, and everywhere is red. The houses in the city have different shapes and styles, and the view is like a jewel in the green sea. Many courtyards are surrounded by hedge walls of flowers, and flowers are splendid; From afar, the whole city is like a big garden, which can really be described as a mountain city full of flowers!
The entire district of Bujumbura is about 5 km long from east to west, with the city centre being an administrative and commercial district. In the center of Independence Square stands an Independence Monument. The shores of Lake Tanganyika are ideal for bathing and fishing, while boating breaks the waves is even more poetic. The foothills of the lake are built the mausoleum of Prince Rwagassol, the national hero of Burundi, and the white tombstone consisting of 3 pointed arches is 15 meters high.
This mountain town is not only beautiful, but also has a pleasant climate, with an average annual temperature of 22°C, making it a tourist destination. In recent years, tourism has also grown here.