Burkina Faso — Country Facts & Profile
Western Africa, Africa
The West African CFA franc (XOF) is the official currency of Burkina Faso, a country of 24,070,553 people in Western Africa. With 272,967 km² of territory and Ouagadougou as its capital, it sits within the wider Africa region. The official language is French. It is among the 100 most populous countries globally.
Country Profile
Wealth & Economy
Burkina Faso has a GDP per capita of $982, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Stadiums & Hospitals
Notable infrastructure highlights in Burkina Faso, including Stade du 4 Août with a capacity of 40,000 seats.
40,000 seats
Geographic Overview
Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa at coordinates 13.00°N, 2.00°W. It shares borders with 6 countries. Total land area: 272,967 km² (105,393 mi²). Population density: 88 people per km². The highest point is Mount Tenakourou at 749 m.
Cost of Living & Climate
Key indicators for visiting or living in Burkina Faso.
Nature Reserves
Burkina Faso has 2 zoos.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Top Cities of Burkina Faso
Internal Divisions
Centre
5 cities · 2,683,916 people
Largest: Ouagadougou
Hauts-Bassins
4 cities · 1,040,967 people
Largest: Bobo-Dioulasso
Centre-Ouest
13 cities · 414,107 people
Largest: Koudougou
Centre-Est
9 cities · 356,257 people
Largest: Pouytenga
Centre-Nord
8 cities · 312,931 people
Largest: Kaya
Nord
4 cities · 251,648 people
Largest: Ouahigouya
Boucle du Mouhoun
9 cities · 250,038 people
Largest: Dédougou
Est
9 cities · 202,060 people
Largest: Fada N'gourma
Sahel
5 cities · 174,842 people
Largest: Djibo
Cascades Region
4 cities · 166,923 people
Largest: Banfora
Plateau-Central
5 cities · 145,954 people
Largest: Zorgo
Sud-Ouest
4 cities · 114,891 people
Largest: Gaoua
Centre-Sud
4 cities · 100,647 people
Largest: Kombissiri
Frequently Asked Questions about Burkina Faso
- What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
- The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
- What is the population of Burkina Faso?
- Burkina Faso has a population of approximately 24,070,553 people.
- What continent is Burkina Faso in?
- Burkina Faso is located in Africa, in the Western Africa subregion.
- Where is Burkina Faso located?
- Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa, Africa, at coordinates 13.0°N, 2.0°W.
- What currency does Burkina Faso use?
- Burkina Faso uses the West African CFA franc (Fr XOF).
- What is the capital and currency of Burkina Faso?
- The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou and the currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
- What language is spoken in Burkina Faso?
- The official language of Burkina Faso is French.
- What is the area of Burkina Faso?
- Burkina Faso covers a total area of 272,967 km² (105,393 square miles).
- How large is Burkina Faso in square miles?
- Burkina Faso has a total area of approximately 105,393 square miles (272,967 km²).
- What is the population density of Burkina Faso?
- Burkina Faso has a population density of approximately 88 people per km².
- Is Burkina Faso an independent country?
- Yes, Burkina Faso is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Burkina Faso border?
- Burkina Faso shares land borders with 6 countries.
- What is the GDP per capita of Burkina Faso?
- The GDP per capita of Burkina Faso is approximately $982.
- What countries border Burkina Faso?
- Burkina Faso shares land borders with: Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo.
- What is the country calling code for Burkina Faso?
- The international calling code for Burkina Faso is +226. To call Burkina Faso from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +226 and the local number.
- What time zone is Burkina Faso in?
- Burkina Faso operates on the UTC time zone.
- What is the highest point in Burkina Faso?
- The highest point in Burkina Faso is Mount Tenakourou at 749 m (2,457 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Burkina Faso?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Burkina Faso is approximately $850 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Burkina Faso?
- The average internet speed in Burkina Faso is 11 Mbps, which is considered below average by global standards.