In addition to regional peace and stability US. A 2002 estimate of Burkina Fasos population came in at 12603185.
The countrys name meaning land of the honest men was picked by revolutionary military officer Thomas Sankara who took power in 1983.

. Review the Crime and Safety Report for Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso landlocked country in western Africa. He was toppled and killed in 1987.
Soldiers in Burkina Faso say a military junta now controls the country January 25 2022510 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Steve Inskeep Twitter Eyder Peralta Twitter Audio will be available later. Travel Advisory Levels Information for Vaccinated Travelers. The country occupies an extensive plateau and its geography is characterized by a savanna that is grassy in the north and gradually gives way to sparse forests in the south.
Burkina Faso is also home to a lively cultural scene. A former French colony Burkina Faso has suffered chronic instability since gaining independence in 1960 including several coups. Citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations.
Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information. Mali to the north Niger to the east Benin to the south east Togo and Ghana to the south and Côte dIvoire to the south west. Established diplomatic relations with Burkina Faso in 1960 following its independence from France.
Burkina Faso is a landlocked nation in West Africa. Interests in Burkina Faso are to promote continued democratization and greater respect for human rights and to encourage sustainable economic development. It is surrounded by six countries.
Its inhabitants are known as Burkinabè. Last week Burkina Faso President Roch Marc Christian Kabore sacked Prime Minister. January 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message.
Tiébélé Burkina Faso A Kassena woman preparing a meal in Tiébélé Burkina Faso. The capital Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso Burkinas two largest and gloriously named cities are famous for their musical traditions and beautiful handicrafts. Burkinabe Ethnic groups Mossi 52 Fulani 84 Gurma 7 Bobo 49 Gurunsi 46 Senufo 45 Bissa 37 Lobi 24 Dagara 24 TuaregBella 19 Dioula 08 unspecifiedno answer 03 other 72 2010 est Languages French official native African languages belonging to Sudanic family spoken by 90 of the population Religions.
Burkina Faso Encyclopædia Britannica Inc. In Burkina Faso the government has been under intense public pressure to deal with the growing insecurity. Review the Travelers Checklist.
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