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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Burkina_FasoBurkina Faso - Wikipedia

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   Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It covers an area of 274,223 km 2 (105,878 sq mi), 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.

   • Calling code: +226

   • Official languages: French

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Burkina-FasoBurkina Faso | Coup, Map, Capital, Flag, Government, & History

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   3 days ago · Burkina Faso, landlocked country in western Africa. The country occupies an extensive plateau, and its geography is characterized by a savanna that is grassy in the north and gradually gives way to sparse forests in the south. Burkina Faso. A former French colony, it gained independence as Upper Volta in 1960.

4. www.bbc.com › news › world-africa-13072774Burkina Faso country profile - BBC News

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   Feb 26, 2024 · BURKINA FASO: FACTS. Capital: Ouagadougou. Area: 274,200 sq km. Population: 23.6 million. Languages: French, Mossi, Bissa, Dyula, Fula. Life expectancy: 61 years (men) 62 years (women)...

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     25 Interesting Facts About Burkina Faso

     Home to the “African Che Guevara” and one of the world’s youngest populations, these are the most interesting facts about Burkina Faso

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     U-17 WWCQ: Dominant Flamingos wallop Burkina Faso to reach final qualifying round

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7. www.cia.gov › countries › burkina-fasoBurkina Faso - World Factbook Glyph

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   May 7, 2024 · Burkina Faso attracts migrants from Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Mali, who often share common ethnic backgrounds with the Burkinabe. Despite its food shortages and high poverty rate, Burkina Faso has become a destination for refugees in recent years and hosts about 33,600 Malian refugees as of October 2022. (2018)

8. www.britannica.com › topic › history-of-Burkina-FasoHistory of Burkina Faso | Events, People, Dates, & Facts

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   History of Burkina Faso, survey of the important events and people in the history of Burkina Faso. A landlocked country in western Africa, Burkina Faso gained independence from France in 1960 and was originally known as Upper Volta before adopting its current name in 1984.

9. www.worldatlas.com › maps › burkina-fasoBurkina Faso Maps & Facts - World Atlas

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   Jun 14, 2023 · This page was last updated on June 14, 2023. Physical map of Burkina Faso showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Burkina Faso.

10. www.bbc.com › news › world-africa-60112043Burkina Faso coup: Why soldiers have overthrown President Kaboré

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    Jan 25, 2022 · 25 January 2022. By Beverly Ochieng,BBC Monitoring. AFP. Some people in the capital, Ouagadougou, came out in support of the soldiers. Hundreds of people in Burkina Faso's capital,...

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    What are the challenges facing Burkina Faso?

    • In addition to terrorism, the country faces a myriad of problems including high population growth, recurring drought, pervasive and perennial food insecurity, and limited natural resources. It is one of the world’s poorest countries.

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    What is the relationship between the United States and Burkina Faso?

    • The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Burkina Faso in 1960, following its independence from France. In addition to regional peace and stability, U.S. interests in Burkina Faso are to promote continued democratization and greater respect for human rights, and to encourage sustainable economic development.

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    What are the United States' interests in Burkina Faso?

    • In addition to regional peace and stability, U.S. interests in Burkina Faso are to promote continued democratization and greater respect for human rights, and to encourage sustainable economic development. Countering terrorism and strengthening border security are of growing importance in Burkina Faso.

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    What are the two major cultural groups in Burkina Faso?

    • Burkina Faso 's 22.1 million people belong to two major West African cultural groups—the Gur (Voltaic) and the Mandé. The Voltaic are far more numerous and include the Mossi, who make up about one-half of the population.

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