🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
Basic Information
Capital
Ouagadougou
Region
Africa
/ Western Africa
Population
24,607,478
Area
274,223 km²
Currencies
West African CFA franc (Fr)
Languages
French
About Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's history is deeply rooted in the kingdoms established by the Mossi people, who settled the region centuries ago. The territory was colonized by France in the late 19th century, becoming part of French West Africa. It achieved independence in 1960 as the Republic of Upper Volta, but underwent a name change to Burkina Faso in 1984 under the leadership of Thomas Sankara. Since independence, the nation has faced numerous challenges, including political instability and recurring coups. Despite these difficulties, Burkina Faso continues to navigate its path towards development and stability.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
BFISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
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Political Information
System of Government
Transitional Military Government
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes
Neighboring Countries
Additional Flags & Symbols
Historical