Burkina Faso[a] is a landlocked country in West Africa, [1] bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast …

5 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 …

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3 days ago · Burkina Faso is a former French colony; the official language is French. With a population of nearly 17 million, it is one of the world’s least-developed countries, and its …

Jan 7, 2026 · A plot to kill Burkina Faso's military leader, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, has been thwarted, the West African nation has announced. The sophisticated plan had been hatched by Lt Col …

2 days ago · Formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta (1958–1984), the country was renamed "Burkina Faso" on 4 August 1984 by erstwhile President Thomas Sankara. Its citizens are …

Jan 22, 2025 · Burkina Faso is a landlocked African country surrounded by Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana in the south, Cote d’Ivoire to the southwest, and Mali …

Burkina Faso facts: official web sites of Burkina Faso, links and information on Burkina Faso's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, …

Feb 27, 2015 · Burkina Faso, also known by its short-form name Burkina, is a landlocked nation in West Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the …

Burkina Faso is located in West Africa, in the interior savanna north of Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Benin. It is bounded to the west and north by Mali and by Niger to the east and north.