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Sep 2022
1h 11m

Burundi

Lois Evelyn
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Burundi has the world’s longest lake as its western border. And along that lake many have seen Gustave, a crocodile who is credited with eating hundreds of people over the course of his life which is estimated at being 60-100 years. The country has seen 2 mass genocides in its history. The people here enjoy banana beer, which is an important part of social gatherings. It’s generally placed in a large bowl and drunk communally through straws by all who are gathered.

·      00:00 – Intro 

·      01:02 – Bare Bones

·      02:49 – Heart of the Nation

·      01:03:23 – Who Is?

·      01:05:32 – Who Would’ve Thought?

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