Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso is pronounced “bur·kee·nuh faa·sow” and is one of the 16 countries located in West Africa. The name Burkina Faso means “Land of Incorruptible People”. This country gained its independence on August 5, 1960. Continue reading below to learn more about the beautiful African country, Burkina Faso.

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What Does The Burkina Faso Flag Represent?

GREEN: symbolizes the country’s fertile land
RED: symbolizes the blood that flows during the revolution and the nation that loses its life
THE YELLOW STAR: symbolizes the democratic popular revolution

Where is Burkina Faso located?

Burkina Faso is located in West Africa bordered by Benin, Togo, Ghana, Mali, Niger, and Côte d’Ivoire.

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What Timezone is the Burkina Faso in?

Greenwich Mean Time

Facts

Facts About Burkina Faso:

Capital: Ouagadougou
Population: 21 Million
Burkina Faso is made up of 13 Administrative Regions
Side of the road to drive on: right-hand side (same as the U.S.)

Languages

What Are The Official Languages of Burkina Faso?

French is the official language of Burkina Faso. Other languages spoken in this country include; Mooré and Dioula.

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Currency

What Is The Currency of Burkina Faso?

West African CFA franc (XOF) is used in Burkina Faso

$1 = 644.14

$20 = 12882.74

$60 = 38648.23

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Religion

What Are The Religions of Burkina Faso?

In Burkina Faso the 2 main religions practiced are; Islam (61%) and Christianity (23%).

Food

What Are The Traditional Foods of Burkina Faso?

Holidays

What the Holidays Celebrated in Burkina Faso?

August 5, 1960: Independence Day

Tourist Attractions

Places to visit in Burkina Faso:

I hope this information has given you more insight into Burkina Faso but there is so much more to learn! Visit their tourism website here to see more.