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• Burkina FasoSHORT INFORMATION
• Overview• Geography
• Water source
• Climate
• Capital
• Administrative structure
• Language and population
• Political structure
• Monetary unit
• Religion
• Medicine (health)
• Education
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
• Christmas• New Year
• Easter
• Other holidays
• Wedding
• Cultural features
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
• National cuisine• Alcoholic beverages
• Coffee and Tea
FOR TOURIST
• Important Addresses• What should I see?
• Hotels
• Restaurants
Overview of Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in west Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest.
Area
Total 274,200 km2 (74th)
Water (%) 0.146
Population
2009 estimate 15,746,232 (61st)
Density 57.4/km2 (145th)
148.9/sq mi
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Time zone
(UTC+0)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .bf
Calling code: 226
Officially name: Burkina Faso
Capital: Ouagadougou
Largest city: Ouagadougou
Official language: French
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Capital: Ouagadougou
Largest city: Ouagadougou
Official language: French
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in west Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest.
Area
Total 274,200 km2 (74th)
Water (%) 0.146
Population
2009 estimate 15,746,232 (61st)
Density 57.4/km2 (145th)
148.9/sq mi
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Time zone
(UTC+0)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .bf
Calling code: 226
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