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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is in Western Africa, Africa. Been there? Click it on the globe to add it to your map.

At a glance

Capital
Ouagadougou
Continent
Africa · Western Africa
Status
UN member state
Population
20,321,378
Area
273,685 km²

0.3% of the world’s people, 0.2% of its land

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Regions of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is divided into 45 first-level regions (province).

  • Balé
  • Bam
  • Banwa
  • Bazéga
  • Bougouriba
  • Boulgou
  • Boulkiemdé
  • Ganzourgou
  • Gnagna
  • Gourma
  • Houet
  • Ioba
  • Kadiogo
  • Kénédougou
  • Komoé
  • Komondjari
  • Kompienga
  • Kossi
  • Koulpélogo
  • Kouritenga
  • Kourwéogo
  • Léraba
  • Loroum
  • Mou Houn
  • Nahouri
  • Namentenga
  • Nayala
  • Noumbiel
  • Oubritenga
  • Oudalan
  • Passoré
  • Poni
  • Sanguié
  • Sanmatenga
  • Séno
  • Sissili
  • Soum
  • Sourou
  • Tapoa
  • Tuy
  • Yagha
  • Yatenga
  • Ziro
  • Zondoma
  • Zoundwéogo

Countries bordering Burkina Faso

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Questions about Burkina Faso

What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
How many regions does Burkina Faso have?
Burkina Faso has 45 first-level administrative regions: province.
Is Burkina Faso a UN member?
Yes, Burkina Faso is one of the 193 UN member states.
Which continent is Burkina Faso in?
Burkina Faso is in Africa, in the Western Africa region.
Which countries border Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso borders Togo, Niger, Mali, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin.