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Burkina Faso

Western Africa, Africa

French

Burkina Faso is a country in Western Africa, Africa. With a population of 24,070,553 and an area of 272,967 km², the capital city is Ouagadougou. The official language is French. The national currency is the West African CFA franc (Fr XOF).

Quick Facts

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Ouagadougou
Capital
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24,070,553
Population
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272,967 km²
Area
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Fr XOF
Currency
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+226
Dial Code
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.bf
TLD

Economy

Burkina Faso has a GDP per capita of $982, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$982
GNI per Capita$850

Geography

Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa at coordinates 13.00°N, 2.00°W. It shares borders with 6 countries. The highest point is Mount Tenakourou at 749 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates13.00°N, 2.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointMount Tenakourou
749 m
🏞️ Longest RiverVolta River
1,500 km
TimezonesUTC

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Burkina Faso, including Stade du 4 Août with a capacity of 40,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumStade du 4 Août
40,000 seats

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 currency does Burkina Faso use?
Burkina Faso uses the West African CFA franc (Fr 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.
What is the GDP per capita of Burkina Faso?
The GDP per capita of Burkina Faso is approximately $982.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)