Woodlands once covered most of the plateaus, but farmers have cleared most of the land. The soils there produce better crops than those in western Burundi. Another highland region covers southern Burundi. The rainy season in Burundi generally lasts from February to May. Economy. The people raise bananas, beans, cassava, corn, and sweet potatoes for food.
Some people also raise cattle and other livestock.
Coffee is the most important crop grown for export. Other exports include tea and cotton. Burundi has deposits of peat and nickel. Fish are an important food for many people in Burundi. Lake Tanganyika is a major source of fish.