Burkina Faso
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Full country name: Burkina Faso
Area: 274,200 sq km (106,940 sq mi)
Population: 11.9 million
Capital city: Ouagadougou (pop 960,000)
People: Mossi, Gurunsi, Sénufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, Fulani
Language: French (official), tribal languages belonging to Sudanic family, spoken by 90% of the population.
Religion: Indigenous beliefs 40%, Muslim 50%, Christian (mainly Roman Catholic) 10%
President: Captain Blaise Compaoré

Visas: Visas are required for all except citizens of the Economic Community of West African States (ECWAS).
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
Itineraries
Discover Mali & Burkina Faso 15-DaysSelect
Description: Included Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers Accommodations in properties listed or similar Transportation in private vehicle... More
Region: Africa
Itinerary: Starting in Bamako with stops in Timbuktu, Mopti, Djenne, Dogon, Segou, Segou & Sikasso, Sikasso & Bobo Dioulasso, Banfora, Gaoua, Ouagadougou, Depart
Duration: 15
Explore Mali, Burkina Faso & Benin 19-DaysSelect
Description: Included 18 nights double occupancy hotel accommodation, Day room in Cotonou on the final day, Meals indicated by B, L, D, private ground... More
Region: Africa
Itinerary: Starting in Bamako with stops in Timbuktu, Mopti, Djenne, Dogon Country, Segou, Segou/Sikasso, Sikasso & Bobo Dioulasso, Banfora, Gaoua, Ouagadougou, Natitingou, Abomey, Ouidah, Cotonou & Final Departure
Duration: 19
The West Africa Explorer 33-DaysSelect
Description: IncludedRound trip airport to hotel transfers, Accommodations in the properties listed, Tours in private vehicle, Trained English/French... More
Region: Africa
Itinerary: Starting in Bamako with stops in Timbuktu, Mopti, Dogon, Bobo Dioulasso, Ouagadougou, Natitingou, Abomey, Cotonou, Lome, Ho, Accra, Kumasi, Busua, Cape Coast, Dakar, Saint Louis, Saly, Departure
Duration: 33
Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo And Ghana, 37 DaysSelect
Description: Included Round trip airport to hotel transfers, Accommodations in the properties listed, Tours in private vehicle, Trained English/French... More
Region: Africa
Itinerary: Starting in Dakar with stops in Goree Island, St. Louis, Saint Louis, Bamako, Segou, Djenne, Dogon, Timbuktu, Mopti, Bobo Dioulasso, Ouagadougou, Natitingou, Abomey, Cotonou, Lome, Ho, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Busua Beach Resort, Accra, Depart Home
Duration: 37
 
 

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