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Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Banfora, Tiébélé: understanding Burkina Faso before you travel.

The country at a glance

Discover Burkina Faso

The “land of upright people” is known for the warmth of its people and the vitality of its culture: cinema, music, masks, bronze. From the Sahel in the north to the green landscapes of the southwest, it offers an authentic West Africa, far from the tourist trail. The security situation calls for extreme caution today.

Most governments now strongly advise against all travel to Burkina Faso. Check the travel advice of your own government and of France Diplomatie (the French foreign ministry's travel advice) before making any plans.

Capital: Ouagadougou
Languages: French; Mooré, Dioula, Fulfulde
Currency: CFA franc (BCEAO)
When to go: November to February

The essentials before you go

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Festivals and holidays in Burkina Faso

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