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Country Facts:
South Africa vs. Burundi

Learn about the similarities and differences between South Africa and Burundi by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

South Africa vs. Burundi - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of South Africa is 471 445 mi², while the surface area of Burundi is 10 747 mi². This means that the area of South Africa is 4287% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
471 445 mi²
10 747 mi²

Coastline length

South Africa has a coastline of 1 738.6 mi, while Burundi has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 738.6 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in South Africa is Johannesburg, with a population of about 4 434 830 people. In contrast, the largest city in Burundi is Bujumbura, where the population is 392 863.

4 434 830 ppl
392 863 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in South Africa is Mafadi, its height is 11 319 ft. The highest peak in Burundi is Mount Heha, which rises to a height of 8 806 ft.

11 319 ft
Mafadi
8 806 ft
Mount Heha

Highest recorded temperature

122°F
Dunbrody, Eastern Cape
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Lowest recorded temperature

-4.2°F
Buffelsfontein, near Molteno, Eastern Cape
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Society

South Africa vs. Burundi - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of South Africa is about 59 308 690, while Burundi is home to 11 890 784 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
59 308 690 ppl
11 890 784 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 65.0 years in South Africa and 67.1 years in Burundi.

65.0 years
67.1 years

Average age

The average age is 28 years in South Africa and 17.7 years in Burundi.

28 years
17.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.95% in South Africa and 3.68% in Burundi.

0.95%
3.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.0% in South Africa and 68.4% in Burundi.

95.0%
68.4%

Language

In South Africa, the main language is Afrikaans, English, and in Burundi the primary language is French, Kirundi.

afrikaans, english
french, kirundi

Religion

In South Africa, the main religion is Christianity; in Burundi, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

8 904 000 ppl
Ranking: 34/174
131 000 ppl
Ranking: 152/174

Economy

GDP per capita

South Africa: 13 356 Int$. Burundi: 771 Int$.

13 356 Int$
Ranking: 95/194
771 Int$
Ranking: 194/194

Currency

South Africa: Rand (ZAR). Burundi: Burundi Franc (BIF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ZAR
Rand
BIF
Burundi Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in South Africa: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, M, N). Electricity in Burundi: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, M, N
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

South Africa has left-hand traffic, Burundi has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: South Africa - January, February, December; Burundi - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B151 PLN - 218 PLN
T309 PLN - 497 PLN
B212 PLN
T350 PLN

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