Fun facts about Ouahigouya
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Ouahigouya was founded in 1757 as the capital of Yatenga, one of the Mossi Kingdoms.
Ouahigouya
Burkina Faso
Ouahigouya is a city in northern Burkina Faso, situated 182 kilometres northwest of Ouagadougou. It is the capital of the Yatenga Province and one of its subdivisions the Ouahigouya Department.
From the “History” section
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The name Ouahigouya means 'come and prostrate yourselves'.
Ouahigouya
Burkina Faso
Ouahigouya is a city in northern Burkina Faso, situated 182 kilometres northwest of Ouagadougou. It is the capital of the Yatenga Province and one of its subdivisions the Ouahigouya Department.
From the “History” section
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The city has a small craft industry mainly focused on leather and tanneries.
Ouahigouya
Burkina Faso
Ouahigouya is a city in northern Burkina Faso, situated 182 kilometres northwest of Ouagadougou. It is the capital of the Yatenga Province and one of its subdivisions the Ouahigouya Department.
From the “Economy” section
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Ouahigouya features Naaba Kango's tomb and an artificial lake.
Ouahigouya
Burkina Faso
Ouahigouya is a city in northern Burkina Faso, situated 182 kilometres northwest of Ouagadougou. It is the capital of the Yatenga Province and one of its subdivisions the Ouahigouya Department.
From the “Places of interest” section
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Ouahigouya has one sister city, Decatur, in the United States.
Ouahigouya
Burkina Faso
Ouahigouya is a city in northern Burkina Faso, situated 182 kilometres northwest of Ouagadougou. It is the capital of the Yatenga Province and one of its subdivisions the Ouahigouya Department.
From the “Sister Cities” section
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