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

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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