Burkina Faso Tours
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Discover Mali & Burkina Faso 15-days
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The West Africa Explorer 33-days

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Local Weather in Burkina Faso

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Local Time in Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso Facts

Full country name: Burkina Faso

Area: 274,200 sq km (106,940 sq mi)

Population: 11.9 million

Capital city: Ouagadougou (pop 960,000)

People: Mossi, Gurunsi, Sénufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, Fulani

Language: French (official), tribal languages belonging to Sudanic family, spoken by 90% of the population.

Religion: Indigenous beliefs 40%, Muslim 50%, Christian (mainly Roman Catholic) 10%

President: Captain Blaise Compaoré

Visas: Visas are required for all except citizens of the Economic Community of West African States (ECWAS).

Electricity: 220V, 50Hz Weights & measures: Metric

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Map of Burkina Faso

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