One of the smallest countries in Africa, Burundi has an equatorial climate. Burundi is a part of the Albertine Rift, the western extension of the East African Rift. The country lies on a rolling plateau in the centre of Africa. The highest peak, Mount Heha at 2,685 m (8,810 ft), lies to the southeast of the capital, Bujumbura.
Gas stoves are usually more expensive to buy but cheaper during use compared with electric stoves. Not only are gas stoves more energy efficient but gas is also usually cheaper than electricity, which results in operational cost savings.
Electric stoves account for only 2.8% of electric use for households that have them. (The oven part of the stoves comprises only 1.8%.) (DOE, 2001) The calculator at right will help you find which is cheaper for your own particular situation, according to how much you cook and your local fuel rates.he story isn't much different for a gas stove. According to Home Energy Magazine, gas stoves are only 40% efficient compared to a microwave's 55%. But the gas stove is usually cheaper to run because gas is usually a lot cheaper than electricity.