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Burkina Faso
Africa ยท Capital: Ouagadougou
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23,251,559Population
274,200kmยฒ area
FrenchLanguages
FrancCurrency
๐ก Did you know?
Its name means โLand of Honest Peopleโ in local languages.
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โ FAQs about Burkina Faso
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital city of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
What is the population of Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has an estimated population of 23,251,559.
What languages are spoken in Burkina Faso?
The official or widely spoken languages are French.
What is the official currency of Burkina Faso?
The official currency in Burkina Faso is the Franc.
๐ Facts simplified for education ยท Population ~2024 ยท Sources: UN World Population Prospects, Natural Earth ยท Last reviewed September 2026 ยท Report an error
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