Burkina Faso

Welcome to Burkina Faso

Capital of Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou
Population of Burkina Faso: 18.5 million - 19th in Africa
Size of Burkina Faso: 274,000 km2 - 29th in Africa
Languages in Burkina Faso: French is the official language; also Moré, Dioula and Fulfulde

Take the scenic route to Ouagadougou via sacred rocks, mud mosques and the ‘African Pompeii’
Hike or bike to the Karfiguéla Waterfalls near Banfora
Look for locally made leather at the riotous Gorom-Gorom market
Consider basing yourself in Bobo-Dioulasso: visit the Museé Provincial du Houët to see regional African art, batik and sculpture then at night kick back in Bobo’s many bars, clubs and live music venues.