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Ouagadougou or Wagadugu [2] ( / ˌwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː / WAH-gə-DOO-goo, Mossi: [ˈwɔɣədəɣʊ], French: [waɡaduɡu]) is the capital of Burkina Faso, [3] and the administrative, communications, cultural and economic centre of the nation. It is also the country's largest city, with a population of 2,415,266 in 2019. [1]
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- Burkina Faso
- 305 m (1,001 ft)
- Centre Region
Apr 9, 2024 · Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Ouagadougou is a city of large trees and modern public buildings abutting traditional residential neighbourhoods. It has a market, a crafts centre, the national museum, and the University of Ouagadougou (1969). It is connected by rail to the Atlantic Ocean port of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and has an international ...
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- 1. the capital of Burkina Faso; population 1,149,000 (est. 2007).
- Visit the Grand Marché. You can find almost anything in this market. Fans of West African fabric and textiles will be in heaven. Ouagadougou’s Grand Marché also has sections that cater to tourists so you will find cook trinkets and souvenirs in addition to vegetables and housewares.
- Visit the Artisan Markets. You’ll notice right away that Ouagadougou is full of art. Artists sell their works on the street or in hotel lobbies. They sell art in galleries and museums.
- See the Ouagadougou Cathedral. The official name is the Cathédrale de l’Immaculée-Conception de Ouagadougou and it dates to the 1930s. The unique orange cathedral is definitely worth a visit.
- See the Grand Mosquée (Central Mosque) Burkina Faso is a majority Muslim country. The grand mosque in the center of Ouagadougou is worth a visit to see this very important aspect of Burkinabe culture.
Ouagadougou was founded in the 15th century and became the capital of the Mossi empire. The historical palace of the Moro Naaba is located in the middle of the city. French Cultural Centre, Proposes both local and imported concerts dance pieces and theatre. The bar/restaurant there is a popular meeting spot.
- Shimnik. Delft, The Netherlands 6,549 contributions. Very interesting if Frederick is your guide! Laongo sculpture park is not far from Ouagadougou. The entrance free is 2500 CFA.
- Michael V. 13 contributions. Very nice experience. If you are looking for a true in-the-bush experience, this is it. Its quite a remote place and you definitely feel it.
- enjoy0001. Venice, Italy 219 contributions. Top place to learn. This is a national hero monument in Ouaga 2000 in Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso, West Africa.
- kingofpeppange. Peppange, Luxembourg 484 contributions. a lot of ... everything. The big Central Market is arguably the most interesting and exciting place to visit in Ouagadougou !
Burkina Faso [a] is a landlocked country in West Africa. It covers an area of 274,223 km 2 (105,878 sq mi), [5] bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. As of 2021, the country had an estimated population of 23,674,480. [12]
4 days ago · Burkina Faso. A former French colony, it gained independence as Upper Volta in 1960. The name Burkina Faso, which means “Land of Incorruptible People,” was adopted in 1984. The capital, Ouagadougou, is in the centre of the country and lies about 500 miles (800 km) from the Atlantic Ocean.
