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  1. 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.

  2. 3. See the Ouagadougou Cathedral; 4. See the Grand Mosquée (Central Mosque) 5. Visit the National Museum (Musée Nationale) 6. Visit the Musical Instrument Museum (Musée de la Musique) 7. Visit the Park Urbain Bangr-Weoogo; Like always, the best thing to do in Ouagadougou is meet the locals.

  3. Ouagadougou. On Fridays at 7am the Moro-Naba of Ouagadougou – emperor of the Mossi and the most powerful traditional chief in Burkina Faso – presides over the Moro…

  4. Discover the best attractions in Ouagadougou including Moro-Naba Palace, Musée de la Musique, and National Museum.

  5. Aug 5, 2021 · Named after the 15th century Mossi kingdom of Wagadugu, Ouagadougou is Burkina Faso’s capital city, and by large extent its cultural and economic heart. Formerly the colonial administrative center of the French ruled Republic of Upper Volta, the city is still home to the Mossi tribal chief, aka Mogho Naba, who has been seamlessly reigning ...

  6. Ouagadougou (/ ˌ w ɑː ɡ ə ˈ d uː ɡ uː /, is the capital of Burkina Faso. It is also the country's biggest city. In Ouagadougou, people mainly make clothing and food. Ouagadougou's mayor is chosen every five years. Ouagadougou is near the equator. It is always warm. In Ouagadougou, people speak French. Ouagadougou is one of the poorest ...

  7. 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.

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