Burkina Faso map and facts
Western Africa, Africa. Capital: Ouagadougou.
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Burkina Faso in context
Burkina Faso is home to about 24.1 million people, 0.3% of the world's population, on 272,967 km² of territory. It is landlocked, with no coastline. It shares land borders with 6 countries: Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo.
Closest in size in Africa: compare Burkina Faso and Gabon. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Burkina Faso FAQ
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
What is the population of Burkina Faso?
About 24.1 million people (24,070,553), which ranks 58th of 197 countries.
How big is Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso covers 272,967 km² (105,393 sq mi), the 74th-largest country by area.
What continent is Burkina Faso in?
Burkina Faso is in Africa, in the Western Africa subregion.
What countries border Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso borders 6 countries: Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo.
What language is spoken in Burkina Faso?
Official or national language: French.