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Burkina Faso — silhouette, capital and facts
Burkina Faso is in Africa and its capital is Ouagadougou. With about 23 million people and 272,967 km², it ranks 74th in area and 57th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Burkina Faso, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 23 million
- Area
- 272,967 km²
- Language
- French
- Currency
- West African CFA franc
- Flag colors
- red, green, yellow
Borders
Burkina Faso shares a land border with 6 countries: Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast.
Fun facts about Burkina Faso
- The name roughly means "land of upright people" and was adopted in 1984, replacing Upper Volta.
- Ouagadougou hosts FESPACO, one of Africa's most important film festivals.
- The hand-painted mud houses of Tiébélé feature traditional geometric patterns made by the Kassena people.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
Which continent is Burkina Faso in?
Burkina Faso is in Africa.
Which countries border Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso shares a land border with 6 countries: Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Burkina Faso?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Burkina Faso is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Burkina Faso?
The name roughly means "land of upright people" and was adopted in 1984, replacing Upper Volta. Ouagadougou hosts FESPACO, one of Africa's most important film festivals. The hand-painted mud houses of Tiébélé feature traditional geometric patterns made by the Kassena people.
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