Fun facts about Burkina Faso
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The name 'Burkina Faso' translates to 'Land of the Honest (Incorruptible) Men'.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km2. In 2024, the country had an estimated population of approximately 23,286,000.
From the “Etymology” section
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The oldest evidence of iron smelting found in Burkina Faso dates from 800 to 700 BC.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km2. In 2024, the country had an estimated population of approximately 23,286,000.
From the “History” section
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Burkina Faso's average altitude is 400 meters (1,312 ft).
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km2. In 2024, the country had an estimated population of approximately 23,286,000.
From the “Geography” section
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Burkina Faso has a primarily tropical climate with two very distinct seasons.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km2. In 2024, the country had an estimated population of approximately 23,286,000.
From the “Geography” section
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The country contains large ponds, such as Oursi, Béli, Yomboli, and Markoye.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km2. In 2024, the country had an estimated population of approximately 23,286,000.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Édouard Riou · Public Domain