### [2018-12-24](/feed/2018/12/24/index.md)

##### Burundi
# Burundi moves its capital from Bujumbura to Gitega. 

The current capital Bujumbura will remain the nation’s commercial center.


### Sources:

1. [QZ](https://qz.com/africa/1507779/burundi-moves-capital-from-bujumbura-to-gitega/) [Image](https://cms.qz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/RTX2MB1G-e1545814849751.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=1400)

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