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  1. Apr 9, 2024 · Ouagadougou, capital and largest city of Burkina Faso, western Africa. It was the capital of the historic Mossi kingdom of Wagadugu (founded in the 15th century) and the seat of the morho naba (“great king”) of the Mossi people.

  2. May 16, 2018 · Ouagadougou is the capital and largest city in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso is an African state located in West Africa. It is a landlocked country surrounded by six countries namely Mali, Benin, Ghana, Niger, Togo, and Ivory Coast. Burkina Faso covers an area of 105,900 square miles.

  3. May 21, 2018 · Ouagadougou Capital of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Founded in the late 11th century as capital of the Mossi empire, it remained the centre of Mossi power until captured by the French in 1896. Industries: handicrafts, textiles, food processing, groundnuts, vegetable oil. Pop. (2002 est.) 839,800.

  4. What is the Capital of Burkina Faso? Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso . Often shortened to Ouaga, the city is the administrative, communications, and economic center of Burkina Faso and a vibrant cultural hub.

  5. Ouagadougou (pronounced: WA-ga-DOO-goo) is the capital of Burkina Faso and the nation's cultural and economic centre. Its name is informally shortened to Ouaga.

  6. www.factmonster.com › encyclopedia › placesOuagadougou | FactMonster

    Ouagadougou or Wagadugu both: wägədo͞oˈgo͞o [key], city (1991 est. pop. 634,500), capital of Burkina Faso. It is the nation's largest city and its administrative, communications, and economic center. Ouagadougou is also the trade and distribution

  7. The capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou (also spelled Wagadugu) is the country’s largest city. It has a large market, a major crafts center, and Burkino Fasos national museum. Its major industries include textiles, carbonated beverages, matches, and footwear. It is the seat of the University of Ouagadougou, which was established in 1969.

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