Map of Burundi Rivers

Description : Map showing the lakes and river routes in South Korea.



 

Burundi Rivers form an important part of the geographical features of the landlocked country. The rivers of Burundi serve as natural boundaries dividing Burundi geography from other neighboring countries.

The major Burundi rivers are Ruzizi, Rurubu, Kagera, Muragarazi, Kanyaru, etc.

The rivers of Burundi flow into the river basins of two major Africa rivers, the Nile and the Zaire. The Kagera river and the Ruvubu river form the sources of the Nile, flowing from the southeastern region. Ruzizi river is one of the Burundi rivers flowing into the Zaire river basin.

Some of the Burundi rivers flow into Lake Tanganyika as well like the Doma, Mulembwe, etc. The rivers of Burundi, apart from being sources of water for the country are also utilized for the generation of hydroelectric power. The fast flowing Burundi rivers offer an abundant supply of power if utilized properly as renewable sources of energy.

Burundi

River Length (km) Length (miles) Drainage area (km²) Outflow Countries in the drainage basin Burundi Provinces in the drainage basin
Nile River 6650 4132 3349000 Mediterranean Sea Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan Bururi
Kagera River 400 250 59700 Lake Victoria Burundi, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda Muramvya, Karuji, Mwaro, Gitega
Ruvubu River 480 300 10547 Confluence with Kagera River Burundi, Tanzania Bujumbura
Malagarasi River 450 250 130000 Lake Tanganyika Burundi, Tanzania Bujumbura
Ruzizi River 117 73 Data not available Lake Tanganyika Burundi, DR Congo (DRC), Rwanda Bujumbura

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