Location in Africa: Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d’Ivoire to the southwest.
Latitude and Longitude: Approximately 12.2383° N, 1.5616° W.
Size: 274,000 square kilometers
Population
Population: Approximately 23,922,919
Economy
GDP (2025):
Nominal GDP: Estimated at $20.5 billion.
GDP per capita: Approximately $857
National Symbols
Anthem: “Le Ditanyè” (The Anthem of Victory).
National Pledge: Burkina Faso does not have an official national pledge.
Culture and Customs
Ethnic Groups: Predominantly Mossi, with other groups including Fulani, Bobo, and Gurunsi.
Languages: French (official), with indigenous languages such as Moore, Dioula, and Fulfulde widely spoken.
Religion: Islam (61.6%), Christianity (22.5%), and traditional beliefs (15.4%)
Main Airports
Ouagadougou International Airport: The main international gateway.
Bobo-Dioulasso Airport: Serving the second-largest city.
Popular Tourist Destinations
Banfora: Known for the Karfiguéla Waterfalls and Sindou Peaks.
Ouagadougou: The capital city with cultural landmarks like the National Museum.
Nazinga Game Ranch: A wildlife reserve.
Loropéni Ruins: A UNESCO World Heritage site.
Events and Festivals
FESPACO (Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou): A major cultural event held biennially.
SIAO (International Art and Craft Fair): Celebrating African craftsmanship.
Independence Day (August 5): Marking independence from France in 1960.
