Subdivisions of Burundi

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Burundi is divided into 17 provinces,[1] 117 communes,[2] and 2,638 collines (hills).[3] Provincial governments are structured upon these boundaries. In 2000, the province encompassing Bujumbura was separated into two provinces, Bujumbura Rural and Bunjumbura Mairie.[4]

There are reports of 43 districts [5] or health districts.[6]

References

  1. CIA – the World Factbook – Antarctica – accessed 19 January 2008
  2. Background Note: Burundi. United States Department of State. February 2008. Retrieved on June 28, 2008.
  3. Kavamahanga, D. Empowerment of people living with HIV/AIDS in Gitega Province, Burundi. International Conference on AIDS 2004. July 15, 2004. NLM Gateway. Retrieved on June 22, 2008.
  4. Eggers, E., Historical Dictionary of Burundi, p. xlix.
  5. http://fortuneofafrica.com/burundi/index.php/the-executive/provinces-and-districts-in-burundi
  6. http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/schisto/wherewework/burundi
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