Flag of Burundi (GIF)

The national flag of Burundi (Kirundi: ibendera ry'Uburundi, French: Drapeau du Burundi) consists of a white saltire (diagonal cross), which divides the field into red panels at the top and bottom and green panels at the hoist and fly sides. The red panels symbolize the suffering of the nation's past struggles for independence, while the green panels represent hope and optimism for the country's future. The white saltire symbolizes peace and the bravery of the Burundian people. At the center of the flag is a large white circle containing three red six-pointed stars that represent the three major ethnic groups in the country: the Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa.

Proportion:	3:5
Adopted:	June 28, 1967
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇧🇮

The national coat of arms of Burundi is characterized by a red shield with a prominent golden border in front of three traditional black African spears. At the center of the shield, a stylized golden lion's head is positioned. Below the shield, a white ribbon bears the national motto in French, "Unité, Travail, Progrès," which translates to "Unity, Work, Progress." The powerful imagery of the lion and the spears symbolizes the strength, courage, and determination of the Burundian people. The use of the national motto underscores the country's commitment to unity, productivity, and advancement as it strives for progress and development.

Burundi is a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of East Africa. Its capital is Gitega, and its population is about 12.26 million (2021). According to its land borders, it borders with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania.

COUNTRY PROFILE

Capital:	Gitega
Other major city:	Bujumbura
Official languages:	Kirundi, French, English
Region:	Eastern Africa
Ethnic groups:	85% Hutu, 14% Tutsi, 1% Twa
Religions:	65% Catholic, 26% Protestant, 5% Folk, 3% Muslim, 2% Other and none
Nationality name:	Burundian
Area:	27,834 km² (10,747 sq mi)
Population:	12.26 million (2021)
Country codes:	BI, BDI (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.bi
Calling code:	+257

Keywords: Flag and coat of arms of Burundi (French: Drapeau et armoiries du Burundi), GIF

References:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Burundi
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Burundi