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25 Facts about Burkina Faso 1. At the beginning,
Burkina Faso was called UPPER VOLTA. |
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been colonized by France 5. The official languaje is French 6. The current President is Blaise Compaoré 7. Since its independence, the country has known six Presidents. 8. Burkina Faso is independent since 1960. 9. The present Constitution has been adopted since 1991. 10. Population: about 13 millions inhabitants. |
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11. 52% of the population
are women. 12. Burkina Faso is located in West Africa. 13. The Capital city is Ouagadougou. 14. 86% of the population rely on farming for livehood. 15. Burkina Faso is 500 km distant from the nearest sea. 16. Life expectancy in Burkina Faso is about 52 years. |
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climate is generally hot with temperatures varying from 10 to 45ºC. 18. Burkina Faso is divided into 45 Provinces grouped in 13 Regions. 19. The National Feasts are on December 11th and August 5th. 20. Economically, Burkina Faso is one of the poorest country in the world. |
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21. Burkina Faso is
primarily Muslim. There are also Christians and Protestants.22. The population
of Burkina Faso is 95% rural. 23. Burkina Faso has the second highest illiteracy rate in the world. 24. The country is crossed by 3 main rivers: Nakambe, Nazinon and Mouhoun. 25. 2 main seasons in Burkina Faso. The dry season (October to April) and the rainy (from May to September). |
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