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Geographical facts about Burkina Faso including Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso |
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| Name of the country: | Burkina Faso | Capital city: | Ouagadougou |
| Geographical coordinates of Burkina Faso: | 13 00 N, 2 00 W | Geographical coordinates of Ouagadougou: | 12 22 N 1 31 W |
| Location of Burkina Faso: | Western Africa, north of Ghana | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Burkina Faso: | total: 274,200 sq km; land: 273,800 sq km, water: 400 sq km | Area comparative of Burkina Faso: | slightly larger than Colorado |
| The elevation data of Burkina Faso: | mean elevation: 297 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Mouhoun (Black Volta) River 200 m, highest point: Tena Kourou 749 m | The climate of Burkina Faso: | tropical: warm, dry winters: hot, wet summers |
| Land use of Burkina Faso: | agricultural land: 43%; arable land 20.8%; permanent crops 0.3%; permanent pasture 21.9%; forest: 20.4%; other: 36.6% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 550 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Burkina Faso: | landlocked savanna cut by the three principal rivers of the Black, Red, and White Voltas | The terrain of Burkina Faso: | mostly flat to dissected, undulating plains; hills in west and southeast |
| Land boundaries of Burkina Faso: | total: 3,611 km | Borders countries of Burkina Faso: | Benin 386 km, Cote d’Ivoire 545 km, Ghana 602 km, Mali 1,325 km, Niger 622 km, Togo 131 km |
| Maritime claims of Burkina Faso: | none – (landlocked country) | ||
Fast Facts about Burkina Faso
Are you traveling to Burkina Faso? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Western Africa, north of Ghana.
Did you know that the legal system of Burkina Faso is civil law based on the French model and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Burkina Faso, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 15,272 km, note: does not include urban roads (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: OUAGADOUGOU (capital) 2.741 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 29.9% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Burkina Faso: 19,512,533 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 3.01% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are French (official language), native African languages belonging to Sudanic family spoken by 90% of the population. These days, Burkina Faso has to face a net migration rate of 0 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Burkina Faso nowadays; Mossi 52.5%, Fulani 8.4%, Gurma 6.8%, Bobo 4.8%, Gurunsi 4.5%, Senufo 4.4%, Bissa 3.9%, Lobi 2.5%, Dagara 2.4%, Tuareg/Bella 1.9%, Dioula 0.8%, unspecified/no answer 0.1%, other 7% (2010 estimate).
The right to vote in Burkina Faso can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Burkina Faso. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years.
In case if you plan to visit Burkina Faso for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Burkina Faso are: Republic Day, 11 December (1958).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Burkina Faso, these are the most likely dangers you might face: recurring droughts. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Ouagadougou and/or Burkina Faso?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Burkina Faso, the population has to face a death rate of 11.5 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Burkina Faso
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Burkina Faso. Here they are: French (official language), native African languages belonging to Sudanic family spoken by 90% of the population.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .bf
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: warm, dry winters: hot, wet summers.
Its capital city is Ouagadougou, where the local time zone is UTC 0, which is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Ouagadougou: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Burkina Faso; mean elevation: 297 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Mouhoun (Black Volta) River 200 m, highest point: Tena Kourou 749 m. The length of its total coastline are: 0 km (landlocked country) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 3,611 km.
Current environmental issues in Burkina Faso; recent droughts and desertification severely affecting agricultural activities, population distribution, and the economy; overgrazing; soil degradation; deforestation.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: recurring droughts.
For your traveling options, there are 23 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Burkina Faso all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 15,272 km, note: does not include urban roads (2010).
Background of Burkina Faso
Like every nation, Burkina Faso also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) achieved independence from France in 1960. Repeated military coups during the 1970s and 1980s were followed by multiparty elections in the early 1990s. Former President Blaise COMPAORE (1987-2014) resigned in late October 2014 following popular protests against his efforts to amend the Constitution’s two-term presidential limit. By mid-November, a framework for an interim government was adopted under the terms of the National Transition Charter. An interim administration, led by President Michel KAFANDO and Prime Minister Yacouba Isaac ZIDA, began organizing presidential and legislative elections planned for October 2015, but these were postponed during a weeklong failed coup in September. The rescheduled elections were held on 29 November, and Roch Marc Christian KABORE was elected president in the first round. Burkina Faso’s high population growth and limited natural resources result in poor economic prospects for the majority of its citizens. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
