Burkina Faso 🇧🇫
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫: capital Ouagadougou, population 22 million, located in Africa. Currency: West African CFA Franc (CFA). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Ouagadougou
- Population: 22 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: French
- Currency: West African CFA Franc (CFA)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Burkina Faso
- Area: 272,967 km² (105,393 sq mi)
- Region: Western Africa
- Landlocked
- People: Burkinabe
- Internet domain: .bf
Fun Facts About Burkina Faso
- Its name means 'Land of Honest People.'
- Hosts one of Africa's largest film festivals.
- Has over 60 different ethnic groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burkina Faso known for?
Burkina Faso is known for several things — Its name means 'Land of Honest People.'; Hosts one of Africa's largest film festivals; Has over 60 different ethnic groups.
How big is Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso covers about 272,967 square kilometers (105,393 square miles), in the Western Africa region.
Is Burkina Faso landlocked?
Yes. Burkina Faso is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 6 neighboring countries.
What are people from Burkina Faso called?
People from Burkina Faso are called Burkinabe.
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
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