🇧🇫Burkina Faso
Africa· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Ouagadougou
Population
24,200,000
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF CFA)
Languages
Français, Mossi, Dyula
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+226
Timezone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Area
274,200 km²
Government
Transitional military republic
National day
August 5 - Republic Day
Internet domain
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About
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa bordering Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire. Formerly Upper Volta, it was renamed in 1984 by Thomas Sankara. It faces significant security and socio-economic challenges.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Do not travel alone at night
Terrorism(High)
- Follow official travel advisories
- Avoid border areas
Transport
- Use organized transportation
- Travel in convoy
Natural risks(Moderate risks of drought and seasonal floods)
- Monitor weather alerts
- Stock water during the dry season
Health(Limited healthcare system, under-equipped hospitals)
- Mandatory vaccines: yellow fever
- Take antimalarials, avoid unboiled water
Practical tips
- Register with the consulate before travel
- Download offline maps
- Have repatriation insurance
Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
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Emergency numbers
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Right
unsafe
Not mandatory, 5-10% appreciated
Photos
Point de vue panoramique
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Ole Dahl Rasmussen
Point de vue panoramique
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Magda Ehlers
Point de vue panoramique
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Ayodeji Fatunla
Point de vue panoramique
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Murat Kahraman
Point de vue panoramique
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Monument emblématique
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Ousmane GUINDO
Monument emblématique
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Monument emblématique
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Ole Dahl Rasmussen
Monument emblématique
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Carmen Soler
Monument emblématique
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José Carlos Alexandre
Site UNESCO
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Site UNESCO
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Carmen Soler
Parc national
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Zkr Scrfc Sankara
Parc national
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Architecture traditionnelle
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wilfride kafando
Lieu incontournable
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Artem Yellow
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Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz
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Diego F. Parra
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Christina Kuklina
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