Category East Africa

Burundi, a small country in East Africa, gained independence in 1962. It has a population of about 14 million. The capital city is Gitega, while Bujumbura is the largest city and main economic center. Burundian culture is rich and includes…

South Sudan became the world’s newest independent country in 2011. As of Friday, May 24th, the population was approximately 11,256,588. The capital and largest city of South Sudan is Juba. The primary languages spoken are English, Juba Arabic, and several…

Eritrea, a country in the Horn of Africa, gained independence in 1993. It has a population of about 6 million people. The capital and largest city is Asmara. Eritrean culture is rich and diverse, influenced by its multiple ethnic groups,…

Region East Africa Capital Victoria Population 1 Lac 20 Thousand Size 452 km² (198th Largest) Language Seychellois Creole, English, and French Density 212 per Km2 Currency Seychellois rupee National flower Tropicbird Orchid National dish Grilled Fish

Region East Africa Capital Dodoma Population 67.45 Million Size 945,087 km² Language Swahili, English Density 67 per Km2 Currency Tanzanian shilling National flower Cloves National dish Ugali