Burkina Faso - Wikipedia
WEBBurkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It covers an area of 274,223 km 2 (105,878 sq mi), 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. As of 2021, the country had an estimated population of 23,674,480.
Burkina Faso | Coup, Map, Capital, Flag, Government, & History
WEB3 days ago · Burkina Faso, landlocked country in western Africa. The country occupies an extensive plateau, and its geography is characterized by a savanna that is grassy in the north and gradually gives way to sparse forests in the south. Burkina Faso. A former French colony, it gained independence as Upper Volta in 1960.
Burkina Faso country profile - BBC News
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · Provides an overview of Burkina Faso, including key dates and facts about this West African nation.
Burkina Faso - World Factbook Glyph
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Burkina Faso has a young age structure – the result of declining mortality combined with steady high fertility – and continues to experience rapid population growth, which is putting increasing pressure on the country’s limited arable land. Almost 65% of the population is under the age of 25 as of 2020, and the population is growing at 2. ...
History of Burkina Faso | Events, People, Dates, & Facts
WEBAug 4, 1983 · History of Burkina Faso, survey of the important events and people in the history of Burkina Faso. A landlocked country in western Africa, Burkina Faso gained independence from France in 1960 and was originally known as Upper Volta before adopting its current name in 1984.
Burkina Faso - The World Factbook
WEBDec 28, 2021 · Burkina Faso is a poor, landlocked country that depends on adequate rainfall. Irregular patterns of rainfall, poor soil, and the lack of adequate communications and other infrastructure contribute to the economy’s vulnerability to external shocks. About 80% of the population is engaged in subsistence farming and cotton is the main cash crop.
Burkina Faso | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Stay on top of Burkina Faso latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Burkina Faso’s political crisis explained, in 500 words
WEBDec 9, 2021 · Burkina Faso’s political crisis explained, in 500 words. President Roch Marc Christian Kabore set to appoint new government after departure of PM amid a surge in violence from armed groups.
History of Burkina Faso - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Burkina Faso includes the history of various kingdoms within the country, such as the Mossi kingdoms, as well as the later French colonisation of the territory and its independence as the Republic of Upper Volta in 1960.
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WEB5 days ago · Burkina Faso achieved independence from France in 1960. Repeated military coups have been the norm for much of the country's history. Terrorism, recurring drought, food insecurity, and poverty are among Burkina Faso's ongoing problems. Geography. Area. total: 274,200 sq km land: 273,800 sq km water: 400 sq km.
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