Lush green farmland with trees in Tenkodogo, exhibiting a rural landscape.

Stunning view of the Grand Mosque in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso with dramatic sky.

A young girl pushing a bicycle with containers in a rural field in Burkina Faso.

Aerial view capturing the dry, expansive landscape of Kaduna, Nigeria in warm tones.

Breathtaking view of the African savanna with lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Burkina Faso

Africa · Western Africa

Very Low PeaceLow Development

Population23.5M59th

GDP / Capita$982Low income

PPP / Capita$3KVery Low

Gender Inequality0.577Very High

Life Expectancy61 yrsVery Low

Severe jihadist insurgency — military coup in 2022, significant refugee crisis.

At a Glance

LowChild Survival

Very AffordablePrice Level Index

LowWater Access

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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a landlocked Sahelian country in West Africa, known among those who know it for its extraordinary arts and crafts culture, its famous FESPACO film festival, and a tradition of warm, dignified hospitality. The landscape is flat and dry for much of the year, and life in the countryside is shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and community. It is a destination for experienced travellers who approach it with genuine respect and curiosity.

The name means 'land of upright people' — chosen at independence as a statement of dignity.
One of the world's largest producers of raw cotton, despite extreme poverty.

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