Burkina Faso - Wikipedia
WebBurkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It covers an area of 274,223 km 2 (105,878 sq mi), bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. As of 2021, the country had an estimated population of 23,674,480.
Burkina Faso – Wikipedie
WebStát Burkina Faso leží v Západní Africe. Hraničí se státy: Mali, Niger, Benin, Ghana, Pobřeží slonoviny a Togo. Tento vnitrozemský stát z velké části pokrývá rovinatá, místy mírně zvlněná plošina s výškami 250 – 350 metrů nad mořem.
Burkina Faso country profile - BBC News
WebFeb 26, 2024 · BURKINA FASO: FACTS. Capital: Ouagadougou. Area: 274,200 sq km. Population: 23.6 million. Languages: French, Mossi, Bissa, Dyula, Fula. Life expectancy: 61 years (men) 62 years (women)...
Burkina Faso | Coup, Map, Capital, Flag, Government, & History
Web5 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Burkina Faso (originally Upper Volta), a landlocked country in western Africa, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. The capital is Ouagadougou, located in the center of the country.
Burkina Faso - World Factbook Glyph
WebMay 7, 2024 · Burkina Faso has a young age structure – the result of declining mortality combined with steady high fertility – and continues to experience rapid population growth, which is putting increasing pressure on the country’s limited arable land. Almost 65% of the population is under the age of 25 as of 2020, and the population is growing at 2. ...
History of Burkina Faso | Events, People, Dates, & Facts
WebAug 4, 1983 · History of Burkina Faso, survey of the important events and people in the history of Burkina Faso. A landlocked country in western Africa, Burkina Faso gained independence from France in 1960 and was originally known as Upper Volta before adopting its current name in 1984.
Burkina Faso - The World Factbook
WebDec 28, 2021 · Age structure. 0-14 years: 43.58% (male 4,606,350/female 4,473,951) 15-24 years: 20.33% (male 2,121,012/female 2,114,213) 25-54 years: 29.36% (male 2,850,621/female 3,265,926) 55-64 years: 3.57% (male 321,417/female 423,016) 65 years and over: 3.16% (male 284,838/female 374,057) (2020 est.) population pyramid.
Burkina Faso Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WebMar 27, 2024 · Burkina Faso is a low-income Sahelian country with limited natural resources. Its economy is based on agriculture and mining, particularly gold. More than 40% of the population lives below the national poverty line. Burkina Faso ranks 184th out of 191 countries in the 2021–2022 HDI report of the United Nations Development Programme …
Burkina Faso coup: Why soldiers have overthrown President …
WebJan 25, 2022 · Hundreds of people in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, have been celebrating after the military seized power on Monday. The ousting of President Roch Kaboré was unsettling but not...
Burkina Faso - BBC News
WebApr 18, 2024 · 29 Apr 2024. Burkina Faso bans more foreign media outlets. The West African nation "strongly rejects" allegations its army killed at least 223 civilians in February. Africa. 28 Apr 2024....
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