Geography
Burkina Faso is in Western Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 13, -2; it has Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Togo.
Neighboring countries: Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Togo
Africa
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a country in Western Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 24.1 million
- Area
- 272,967 km²
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +226
- Internet TLD
- .bf
- Time zone
- UTC
Burkina Faso map preview: 13.00, -2.00
People and Culture
Burkina Faso uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Burkina Faso varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Burkina Faso is recorded with the official name Burkina Faso. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Ouagadougou
- Western Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Ouagadougou
- Time zone data: UTC
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Burkina Faso is grouped under Africa.
- Burkina Faso has a listed area of 272,967 km².
- Burkina Faso is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Burkina Faso
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
What continent is Burkina Faso in?
Burkina Faso is in Africa.
What currency does Burkina Faso use?
Burkina Faso uses the West African CFA franc.
What language is spoken in Burkina Faso?
French is listed for Burkina Faso in this database.