| Capital | Ouagadougou |
|---|---|
| Population | 23 548 781 inh. |
| Area | 274 200 km² |
| Population density | 85.9 inh./km² |
| Local time | --:-- |
| Language(s) | French |
| Political system | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
| National motto | Unité, Progrès, Justice (Unity, Progress, Justice) |
| National anthem | Ditanyè (One Single Night / Hymn of Victory) |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Land borders | Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast |
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What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso.