Officially: Burkina Faso
- Capital: Ouagadougou
Facts
- Population: 18.6 million
- Major languages: French, indigenous languages
- Major religions: Indigenous beliefs, Islam, Christianity
- Life expectancy: 59 years (men), 61 years (women)
- Currency: Communauté Financière Africaine (BCEAO) Franc (XOF)
Geography
- Area: 274,200 sq km (105,870 sq miles)
Safety and Security
Risk level high due to the threat of kidnapping, terrorism and armed banditry.
Travel advisory map from the UK Gov
News & Resources
This page was last updated on 2021.03.18 by Robert Vinet