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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso

Region

Africa • Western Africa

Capital

Ouagadougou

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The flag of Burkina Faso features two equal horizontal bands of red and green, with a yellow five-pointed star in the center.

The flag of Burkina Faso features two equal horizontal bands of red and green, with a yellow five-pointed star in the center.

Population
20,903,278
Area
272,967 km²
Time Zone
UTC
Top-Level Domain
.bf

About Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Western Africa region. Its capital city is Ouagadougou. With a population of 20,903,278, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 272,967 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 76.58 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Burkina Faso is French, .

The currency used in Burkina Faso is the West African CFA franc (Fr), .

Burkina Faso is a member of the United Nations.

In Burkina Faso, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC time zone.

Burkina Faso shares its borders with 6 countries: Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger and Togo.

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Coat of Arms of Burkina Faso

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Ouagadougou
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: Burkina Faso
  • Demonym: Burkinabe
  • Top Level Domain: .bf
  • Calling Code: +226
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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