Country profile – Burkina Faso

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Informations – Burkina Faso
Capital Ouagadougou
Population 23 548 781 inh.
Area 274 200 km²
Population density 85.9 inh./km²
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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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Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Burkina Faso?

Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso.

Which countries border Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso shares land borders with: Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast.

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