Bujumbura

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Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital and largest city of Burundi: Bujumbura is the primary administrative, economic, and cultural center of the country. It is located on the northeastern shore of Lake Tanganyika.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The conference on regional trade was held in Bujumbura.
  • After independence, the city formerly known as Usumbura was officially renamed Bujumbura.

Advanced Usage

• "in Bujumbura": used to specify an event or situation occurring within the city.
  • The new policy was announced in Bujumbura before being implemented nationwide.
• Historical context: The city's former name, Usumbura, is used in historical texts referring to the pre-independence period.
  • Under colonial administration, the major port was Usumbura.

Variants and Related Words

• Usumbura (proper noun): The former name of Bujumbura, used before Burundi's independence in 1962.

Synonyms

• Capital city: A city that is the seat of government for a country.
• Metropolis: A large, important city, often the capital.

Related Phrases

• Port of Bujumbura: Refers to the city's significant harbor on Lake Tanganyika, a key hub for trade.
  • Goods are shipped via the Port of Bujumbura.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Burundi
   • Usumbura was renamed Bujumbura when Burundi became independent in 1962

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Bujumbura
• Usumbura
• capital of Burundi