Burkina Faso Country Overview

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso Country Overview. The official name is Burkina Faso. It was previously called the Republic of Upper Volta from 1958 to 1984. Furthermore, Burkina Faso regained its independence on August 5, 1960 from France.

African map highlighting Burkina Faso’s location.

1. Where is Burkina Faso located?
   

   Burkina Faso Country Overview. Moreover, Burkina Faso is located on the north western side of the continent of Africa. In addition, Burkina Faso borders the following countries; the Ivory Coast to the southwest, Niger to the northeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, Benin to the southeast, and Mali to the northwest.

2. What is the capital of Burkina Faso?

   In fact, the Capital of  Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. In addition, Ouagadougou is also the largest city in Burkina Faso.

3. How large is the country of Burkina Faso?

   Burkina Faso has 274,200 square kilometers (105,900 sq mi) of land.

4. Is Burkina Faso a member of the African Union?
   

   Burkina Faso is a a member of the African Union. In fact, it has been a member since May 25th, 1963.

1. What is the population of Burkina Faso?
   

   The population of Burkina Faso is approximately 21.3 million (est. as of 2021). Furthermore, the most populated city in Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou (Ouaga), with a population of 1.8 million (approx. 2020).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Burkina Faso?

   As of 2017, the estimated breakdown of ethnic groups are; majority Mossi 52%, Fulani 8.4%, Gurma 7%. Minorities groups are Bobo 4.9%, Gurunsi 4.6%, Senufo 4.5%, Bissa 3.7%, Lobi 2.4%, Dagara 2.4%, Tuareg/Bella 1.9%, Dioula 0.8%, unspecified 0.3%, other 7.2%.

3. How many languages are spoken in Burkina Faso?

   The most popular languages spoken in Burkina Faso are French, Mòoré, Fula, and Dioula.

4. What religions are in Burkina Faso?
   

   Burkina Faso religion groups consist of  is approximately 60% Islam, 23% Christianity, 16.3% Indigenous beliefs, 1.0% Irreligious and others.

1. What is the Political System in Burkina Faso.

   Burkina Faso is a Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic. Furthermore, the administrative divisions consist of 13 regions; Centre-Ouest, Hauts-Bassins, Nord, Plateau-Central, Sahel, Sud-Ouest, Centre-Sud, Est, Boucle du Mouhoun, Cascades, Centre, Centre-Est, and Centre-Nord.

2. What is the currency used in Burkina Faso?
   

   The West African CFA franc (XOF) is the official currency for Burkina Faso.

3. What makes up the economy in Burkina Faso?

   The economy in Burkina Faso mainly of consist of cotton and gold as key exports. In addition, major natural resources of  Burkina Faso are zinc, limestone, marble gold, manganese, pumice, salt, and phosphates.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.