Ouagadougou (/ˌwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/; Mossi: [ˈwaɡᵊdᵊɡᵊ]) is the capital of Burkina Faso and the administrative, communications, cultural and economic centre of the nation. It is also the country's largest city, with a population of 1,475,223 (as of 2006).The city's name is often shortened to Ouaga. The inhabitants are called ouagalais. The spelling of the name Ouagadougou is derived from the French orthography common in former French African colonies.
Officially name: Burkina Faso
Capital: Ouagadougou
Largest city: Ouagadougou
Official language: French
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Officially name: Burkina Faso
Capital: Ouagadougou
Largest city: Ouagadougou
Official language: French
Government: Semi-presidential republic