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Country Information

Capital

Ouagadougou

Population

4,489,543

Area

274,200 km²

Largest City

Ouagadougou

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Not Observed

ISO Code

BF / BFA

Time Zones

1 zone

Languages

French

Currency

West African CFA Franc (CFA) - CFA100

Coordinates

Decimal:12.3657, -1.5339

DMS:12°21′56″N, 1°32′02″W

Elevation

Highest:749 m

Lowest:200 m

Average:475 m

International Dialing Code

+226

Time Zones

• Africa/Ouagadougou| GMT (UTC+0)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost

Southernmost

Easternmost

Westernmost

About Burkina Faso

•Burkina Faso gained independence from French colonial rule on August 5, 1960.

•The country is known for its vibrant music scene, particularly in genres like Burkinabé hip hop and traditional music.

•Faso Dan Fani is a traditional handwoven fabric that is a significant cultural symbol in Burkina Faso.

•The Mossi people, who make up the largest ethnic group in Burkina Faso, have a rich cultural heritage including unique traditional ceremonies.

•Burkina Faso is home to several national parks, including the W National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for its biodiversity.

•The country celebrates the annual FESPACO film festival, which is one of the largest film festivals in Africa.

•Burkina Faso's economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, with cotton being one of the main cash crops.

•The country has a diverse linguistic landscape, with over 70 languages spoken, including Mooré, Dioula, and French as the official language.

•Burkina Faso is known for its unique mud-brick architecture, particularly seen in villages like Tiébélé and the capital city of Ouagadougou.

•Traditional Burkinabé cuisine includes staple foods such as millet, sorghum, and rice, often accompanied by sauces made from peanuts or tomatoes.

•The country has a rich tradition of oral storytelling, with griots serving as historians and entertainers within the communities.

•Burkina Faso is recognized for its commitment to democracy and has undergone several political transitions since its independence.

•The annual Aïcha des Gazelles rally, an all-female off-road rally, showcases women's empowerment and adventure in the deserts of Burkina Faso.

•Burkina Faso has a predominantly Muslim population, with a significant number of Christians and followers of traditional African religions coexisting peacefully.