Burkina Faso

About Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso, officially the Burkina Faso, is a country in Western Africa. Its capital and largest political center is Ouagadougou. It covers an area of roughly 272,967 square kilometers.

The main languages spoken across Burkina Faso include French. Day-to-day trade runs on the West African CFA franc (XOF), which you can check against your own currency using our Currency Converter. Burkina Faso is landlocked, sharing land borders with its neighbors rather than opening onto the sea.

FAQs

What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso.

What currency is used in Burkina Faso?
Day-to-day trade runs on the West African CFA franc (XOF), which you can check against your own currency using our Currency Converter.

How many countries border Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso shares a land border with 6 countries.

What is the calling code for Burkina Faso?
To call Burkina Faso from abroad, dial the international access code followed by +226.