Western Africa, north of Ghana.
Many of Burkina Faso’s ethnic groups arrived in the region between the 12th and 15th centuries. The Gurma and Mossi peoples established several of the ...
Longitude: -2
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Burkina Faso:
7,855.927 km
Terrain:
Mostly flat to dissected, undulating plains; hills in the west and southeast; occupies an extensive plateau with savanna that is grassy in the north and gradually gives way to sparse forests in the south.
Natural Resources:
Gold, manganese, zinc, limestone, marble, phosphates, pumice, salt.
Industries:
Cotton lint, beverages, agricultural processing, soap, cigarettes, textiles, gold.
Population: 23,042,199
Most of the population is located in the center and south. Nearly one-third of the population lives in cities. The capital and largest city is Ouagadougou (Ouaga), with a population of 1.8 million.
Area: 272,967 km2
slightly larger than Colorado
Landlocked savanna cut by the three principal rivers of the Black, Red, and White Voltas.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XOF | West African CFA franc | Fr |
Capital City: Ouagadougou
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 3:42 pm (GMT)
Visiting Burkina Faso
You're in for a treat! Burkina Faso is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and traditional festivals
- Beautiful landscapes and national parks
- Diverse wildlife and birdwatching opportunities
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- High levels of poverty
- 4.1HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Burkinabe cuisine features millet, sorghum, and maize.
- Popular dishes include tô and riz gras.
- Peanuts and shea butter are commonly used in cooking.
- Visit the Ruins of Loropéni
- Explore the Bangr-Weoogo Park
- See the Sindou Peaks
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