Burkina Faso

Africa · Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 20.3M and an area of 274,222 km². Its capital is Ouagadougou, French is the official language, and it is a republic. Burkina Faso shares borders with 6 countries.

Key facts

Continent Africa
Capital Ouagadougou
Population 20.3M
Area 274,222 km²
Language French
Religion Islam
Government Republic
Currency West African CFA Franc
GDP/capita $840
Independence 1960

Geography

Landlocked Has desert Savanna
Borders Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast

History & Culture

Colonised by France

Economy & Resources

Agriculture Cotton, Maize, Sorghum
Minerals Gold

Memberships

African Union

🎯 How to identify Burkina Faso in Geo Atlas

These Yes/No questions help narrow down Burkina Faso efficiently:

Is the country located in Africa? ✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation? ❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)? ✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline? ❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million? ❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m? ❌ No
Is the country a member of African Union? ✅ Yes

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