Gitega

Gitega

      town, central Burundi. The town lies about 40 miles (65 km) east of the national capital of Bujumbura. Constituting the second largest town in the country, Gitega functions as a centre for religion and education; it has primary, secondary, technical, and vocational schools and places of worship for Muslims, Roman Catholics, and Protestants. Industrial enterprises in Gitega include a livestock market, peat exploitation, and a tannery. The National Museum, featuring exhibits on history and art, is also located there.

      Gitega is situated on Burundi's central plateau. Most of the surrounding area is devoted to livestock (cattle, goats, and sheep) grazing and the growing of such crops as bananas, peanuts (groundnuts), sweet potatoes, cassava, beans, corn (maize), sorghum, and coffee. A major road links Gitega with the national capital. Pop. (1986) town, 95,274.

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  • Gitega — 1 Admin ASC 1 Code Orig. name Gitega Country and Admin Code BI.13 BI 2 Admin ASC 2 Code Orig. name Gitega Country and Admin Code BI.13.7670597 BI …   World countries Adminstrative division ASC I-II

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