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About Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa surrounded by Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Cote d'lvoire to the southwest. It has a ragged, harsh terrain that captures the unadulterated African experience. The capital city of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.

The country has a tropical climate with two distinctive seasons, the rainy season and the dry season. The rainy season lasts from May/June to November. During the harmattan season, the winds blow hot and dry from the Sahara. It is best to dress lightly in Burkina and pack some rainy season gear as well.

Burkina is about 50% Muslim, 40% traditional worshipers, and 10% Christian. The Burkinabe cuisine is based on staple foods like millet, rice, maize, sorghum, beans, potatoes, yams. Their national beverage is Zoom-kom (grain water).

There are two major ethnic groups in Burkina which are the Voltaic and the Mande. An estimated 69 languages are spoken by the Burkinabe of which 60 are indigenous. Some of the indigenous languages spoken are Moore, Dyula, Bobo, Samo, Marks. The official languages in Burkina is French.

Some fascinating locations to be visited in Burkina Faso are:
  • Reserve de Nazinga: This National park boasts wildlife such as antelope, monkeys, warthogs, crocodiles, plenty of bird species, and the true spectacle, elephants. It is best to visit the park between December and April.
  • Moro-Naba Palace: This is the Palace of the Moro-Naba of Ouagadougou, the most revered traditional leader in Burkina Faso. By 7am every Friday, a traditional ritual takes place in the palace and visitors are allowed to watch. However, no photos may be taken. It is a historical spectacle of the high chiefs swearing fealty to the Moro-Naba.
  • Arli National Park: This is a very important habitat of the last big cats in West Africa, elephants, hippos, monkeys, exotic birds, etc.
  • Court Royale: This royal court is a compound of sukhalas or painted houses. Over 450 people live in the compound; grandparents, couples, and children. The paintings are quite fascinating to behold. Painting is generally done in February/March after the harvest.

Burkina has several attractive festivals such as the International Art and Craft Fair, Ouagadougou ( October-early November, even years) and the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou held once every two years.
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Facts about Burkina Faso

Capital:

Ouagadougou

Languages Spoken:

French,Fula

Demonym:

Burkinabe

Currency Name:

West African CFA franc

Currency Code:

XOF

Currency Symbol:

Fr

Bus Providers in Burkina Faso

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Rakieta transport

Rakieta transport
Transport Confort Voyageurs

Transport Confort Voyageurs
Transport Sana Rasmane

Transport Sana Rasmane
Elitis Express

Elitis Express
Sotraco Bus

Sotraco Bus

How do I travel out of Burkina Faso?

Get Visa from Burkina Faso

For Burkinabes looking to travel out of the country. You can check out the list of destinations, how to Get Burkina Faso visa to those countries, Embassies in Burkina Faso and Visa Free Countries for Burkinabe passport holders

Common Questions Travellers Ask About Burkina Faso

Q: Can one drink the tap water in Burkina?

A: It is unsafe to drink the tap water in Burkina. Visitors should make use of bottled water instead.

Q: What was Burkina Faso called before?

A: Burkina Faso was called Upper Volta before 1984.

Q: Is Burkina an Islamic state?

A: Burkina is a religiously diverse state. However, the Burkinabe are predominantly Muslim.

Q: Is Burkina safe to travel?

A: Burkina is quite prone to terrorist attacks and there was a serious attack in the country in May 2018. It will be ill-advised to visit Burkina at this time.

Q: What is Burkina Faso's official currency?


A: Burkina Faso's official currency is the West African Franc.

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