Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a country in Africa (Western Africa). Its capital is Ouagadougou. It has about 24,074,580 inhabitants (59th of 194 by population) and covers 272,967 km² (74th of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Ouagadougou |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Population | 24,074,580 (2025) |
| Area | 272,967 km² |
| Currencies | West African CFA franc (Fr) |
| Languages | French |
| Demonym | Burkinabe |
| Borders | Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo |
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