Burkina Faso
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Ouagadougou
- Population: approx. 22.5 million
- Languages: French (official), Mooré, Fula, Dioula
- Area: 274,200 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+0 (GMT)
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Flag Colors: Red, green, yellow
- National Holiday: December 11
- National Anthem: Une Seule Nuit
- Neighboring Countries: Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Ouagadougou
- Bobo-Dioulasso
- Koudougou
- Ouahigouya
- Kaya
- Banfora
- Pouytenga
- Houndé
- Fada N'gourma
- Tenkodogo
- Dédougou
- Djibo
- Kongoussi
- Leo
- Gaoua
Top 15 Highlights
- Karfiguéla Waterfalls (Banfora)
- Dômes de Fabédougou
- Sacred Crocodile Lake of Sabou
- Ruins of Loropéni
- Grand Mosque of Bobo-Dioulasso
- Pama Reserve
- Lake Tengrela
- Peaks of Sindou (Pics de Sindou)
- Laongo Sculpture Park
- Mare aux Hippopotames (Bala)
- Arli National Park
- National Museum of Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)
- Gourounsi Architecture in Tiébélé
- Ouagadougou Cathedral
- Kaboré Tambi National Park
Climate and Nature
Burkina Faso mainly features a tropical savanna and Sahelian climate. It experiences a long dry season (October to May) driven by the dusty Harmattan wind, and a short rainy season. The landscape is predominantly composed of savanna plains, bushland, and impressive sandstone rock formations and waterfalls in the southwest.
Culture and Gastronomy
The country is renowned for its rich artistic heritage, including woodcarving, bronze casting, and traditional ceremonial masks. Burkina Faso is also considered the capital of African cinema due to the FESPACO film festival. Notable staple dishes include 'Riz Gras' (spiced rice with meat and vegetables) and 'Tô' (millet or corn dough served with vegetable sauce).
Economy
Burkina Faso's economy relies heavily on agriculture and mining. Cotton is the chief agricultural export commodity, while gold extraction generates the majority of foreign revenue. Most of the workforce is engaged in subsistence farming and livestock raising.
Did you know?
- The name 'Burkina Faso' translates to "Land of Incorruptible People" (combining words from Mooré and Dioula languages).
- The Ruins of Loropéni were the first site in Burkina Faso to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
- Ouagadougou hosts FESPACO biennially, which is the largest and oldest film festival on the African continent.
- The village of Sabou is famous for its 'sacred crocodiles', which are revered and protected by local inhabitants.
- Tiébélé is celebrated for its distinctive, hand-painted geometric clay houses built by the Kassena people.
Live footage: Discover Burkina Faso via webcams and livestreams
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All webcam locations in Burkina Faso: Weather & Info
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