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National Parks in Burundi
Burundi has 3 national parks covering about 998 km² in total. The largest is Ruvubu National Park (508 km²); the oldest, Kibira National Park, dates from 1933.
Ruvubu National Park508 km² · since 1980
Kibira National Park400 km² · since 1933
Rusizi National Park90 km²
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National parks in Burundi at a glance
Burundi has 3 national parks covering about 998 km² — roughly 3.6% of the country's 27,830 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Ruvubu National Park — 508 km², since 1980
- Kibira National Park — 400 km², since 1933
- Rusizi National Park — 90 km²
Oldest national parks
- Kibira National Park — established 1933
- Ruvubu National Park — established 1980
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Burundi?
Burundi has 3 national parks covering about 998 km² in total. The largest is Ruvubu National Park (508 km²); the oldest, Kibira National Park, dates from 1933.
What are the largest national parks in Burundi?
Ruvubu National Park (508 km²), Kibira National Park (400 km²) and Rusizi National Park (90 km²).
How much of Burundi is national park?
About 3.6% of the country — 998 km² of national parks out of 27,830 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Burundi?
Kibira National Park, established in 1933, followed by Ruvubu National Park (1980).