Burkina Faso

Africa

Western Africa, north of Ghana.

"Unity, Progress, Justice"		11.6307157N 1.8017578W
President Blaise Compaoré	Prime Minister Luc-Adolphe Tiao

Capital

Ouagadougou

Government
Semi-presidential republic

Religion
Muslim 50%, indigenous beliefs 40%, Christian (mainly Roman Catholic) 10%

Population
16,241,811

Ethnic group
Mossi over 40%, other approximately 60% (includes Gurunsi, Senufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, and Fulani)

National Language                   
Native African languages belonging to Sudanic family spoken by 90% of the population.

National Day
5 August 1960 (from France)

Anthem
Une Seule Nuit (French), One Single Night

Currency
West African CFA franc

Attractions
Grande Mosquée,  Karfiguéla Waterfalls,  La Guinguette,  Manega Museum,  National Museum,  Pabre,  Ranch de Nazinga,  Sabou
 

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Art & Cultural

The ICON

Bobo Dioulasso Grand Mosque The city features the Bobo-Dioulasso Old Mosque (built in 1880 according to some, 1893 according to others), the Konsa house which is the ritual cente of a senior house of the Zara (or Bobo-Jula) group, and a sacred natural pond called Dafra at its southern fringes, which is the source of the We river. The pond is a site of pilgrimage and the giant catfish living in it are given offerings. Bobo-Dioulasso is also a city where one can see several nicely preserved examples of the colonial era architecture called "neo-Sudanic" (examples: the museum building, the train station). In addition to the regional museum there is also a zoo, and a pottery market.