Burundi

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Modern Burundi is named after the Kingdom of Burundi (Urundi), which existed before colonial times and was formed by the 16th century. The capital city during colonial times, Usumbura, was officially changed to Bujumbura when the country became independent in 1962.

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Modern Burundi is named after the Kingdom of Burundi (Urundi), which existed before colonial times and was formed by the 16th century. The capital city during colonial times, Usumbura, was officially changed to Bujumbura when the country became independent in 1962.

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