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  2. Burkina Faso - Wikipedia

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    Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa with a diverse ethnic composition and a history of political instability. It has a semi-presidential republic government, a predominantly Muslim population, and a large mining sector.

  3. Learn about Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in western Africa with a diverse ethnic composition and a turbulent political history. Explore its geography, climate, wildlife, economy, and more from Britannica.

  4. Burkina Faso - The World Factbook

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    Learn about the geography, people, society, government, economy, and history of Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in Western Africa. The capital and largest city is Ouagadougou, with a population of 1.8 million.

  5. Burkina Faso country profile - BBC News

    www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13072774

    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)...

  6. Burkina Faso Maps & Facts - World Atlas

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    Explore the geography, regions, and water resources of Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa. Find outline maps, physical maps, and key facts about its capital, population, and currency.

  7. History of Burkina Faso | Events, People, Dates, & Facts |...

    www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Burkina-Faso

    Learn about the colonial and postcolonial history of Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in western Africa. Explore the Mossi kingdoms, the French protectorate, the military coups, and the name change by Thomas Sankara.

  8. Burkina Faso’s coup and political situation: All you need to know

    www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/5/coup-in-burkina-faso-what-you-need-to-know

    Tensions have been high in Burkina Faso since Friday, with clashes occurring between protesters and security forces. Here are the key details of all that has happened: How did things get here?

  9. Burkina Faso - The World Factbook

    www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/about/archives/2021/countries/burkina-faso

    A comprehensive overview of Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in Western Africa with a diverse ethnic and linguistic composition. Learn about its geography, population, economy, government, history, and more.

  10. Burkina Faso | Today's latest from Al Jazeera

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    Stay on top of Burkina Faso latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

  11. Following the military takeover in Burkina Faso, regional analyst Paul Melly considers why West Africa is seeing a new wave of coups after democracy had seemingly become entrenched in the...