Burkina Faso country

 Burkina 

Burkina Faso Capital: Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso Dialing code: +226

Burkina Faso Airport code: OUA

Burkina Faso Continent: Africa

Burkina Faso Area: 105,878 sq mi  (274,200 km2)

Burkina Faso Currency:  West African CFA franc

Burkina Faso Official Language:  Moore, Fula, Dyula, Bissa

Burkina Faso Population: 2.3 million (Approx.)

Burkina Faso National Day: 5 August

Burkina Faso National Animal: white stallion

Burkina Faso National Bird: No official

Burkina Faso National Fruit: No official

Burkina Faso National Flower:  Rose

Burkina Faso National Tree: Shea tree

Burkina Faso National Sport: Football

Burkina Faso Time zone: UTC +0 ( GMT +0)

Burkina Faso Driving side: Right side of the road

 

Burkina Faso Flag:

The red represents the revolution, the Yellow star represents the light of the revolution, and Green represents Agriculture.

Culture of Burkina Faso:

Diversified factors influence the majority of Burkina Faso. Their culture is mixed with traditional and indigenous cultures. Burkina Faso is both rich and diverse in some areas. The majority of the religion in Burkina Faso is Islam and Christianity.

The people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Mixed with African and Global influences it attracts visitors. Burkina Faso is full of Mining.

Must visit places in Burkina Faso:

• Nazinga Game Ranch
• Ouagadougou
• Banfora
• Bangr Weogo Park

Traditional Festivals in Burkina Faso:

• Assumption Day
• Festival Des Masques Et Des Artes
• Revolution Day
• New Year

Burkina Faso Must-try Foods:

• Babenda
• Fufu
• Zoomkoom
• Bissap

Weather in Burkina Faso:

Summer: February -June

Rain: June-September

Winter: December-January

Economics of Burkina Faso:

Burkina Faso is more dependent on Mining. Its GDP is $22 billion (approximately), ranking it 81 in the world. This country has 64% debt. Burkina main income source is the Agriculture and Mining.

Burkina Faso imports Petroleum, Machinery, Cement, and Food. Its exports are diamonds, copper, silver, Coal, agriculture, and Livestock.

Burkina Faso export and import partners, Switzerland, India, Singapore, China, Mali, Japan, and France are also partners.

Sports in Burkina Faso:

Football is the most popular and national sport in Burkina Faso. Football, Basketball, Volleyball, handball, cycling, and athletics are popular sports in Burkina Faso.

Transport in Burkina Faso:

How many airports in Burkina Faso:

There are 27 airports including international, private, and domestic. Ouagadougou International Airport is the biggest airport in Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso's main public transport modes include buses, airlines, rail, and taxis. These are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Burkina Faso?

There are 33 countries without visas. It grants 15 e-visas and 25 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 153 countries.

The passport ranks 66 in the world.

Defense in Burkina Faso:

Burkina Faso is the safest country in the world. Burkina Faso Armed Forces, with limited powers of 11,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.56 billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 127.

Burkina Faso Interesting Facts:

1. Burkina Faso is home to ‘Africa’s Che Guevara’
2. Burkina Faso is part of the Mossi Kingdom
3. Burkina Faso has the 3 UNESCO Heritage sites.
4. Burkina Faso is the youngest nation in the world.
5. Burkina Faso is the ‘land of the honest