capital of burundi

Thân thiện

Bujumbura is the capital of Burundi.

Definition

Proper noun * The capital and largest city of Burundi: The primary city and administrative center of the country of Burundi. It was known as Usumbura until 1962, when it was renamed Bujumbura upon the nation's independence.

Usage

This term functions exclusively as a proper noun, referring to the specific city. It is typically used in geographical, political, and historical contexts. * The capital of Burundi is situated on the northeastern shore of Lake Tanganyika. * A major summit was held in the capital of Burundi.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to represent the national government of Burundi.
  • Decisions from the capital of Burundi will affect the entire country's policy.

Variants and Related Words

• Bujumbura: The current and official name of the city. This is the more precise and commonly used term.
• Usumbura: The historical name for the city during the colonial period before 1962.

Synonyms

• Bujumbura
• National capital (of Burundi)

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