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Burkina Faso

Africa

Burkina Faso is a country in Africa with a population of 22,489,166. Its capital is Ouagadougou and the currency is the CFA Franc (West) (Fr). GDP per capita is around $850, the main language is French.

CapitalOuagadougou
Population22,489,166
Area274,200 km²
Density82 /km²
ContinentAfrica
CurrencyCFA Franc (West) (Fr)
Calling code+226
GDP / capita$850 Low income
Govt debt48.8% of GDP
Driving sideRight

Bordering countries

Phrases & audio

French Français Indo-European

  • Hello Bonjour
  • Good morning Bonjour
  • Good day Bonne après-midi
  • Good evening Bonsoir
  • Good night Bonne nuit
  • Thank you Merci
  • Please S'il vous plaît
  • Excuse me Excusez-moi
  • Sorry Désolé
  • 1 Un
  • 2 Deux
  • 3 Trois
  • 4 Quatre
  • 5 Cinq
  • 6 Six
  • 7 Sept
  • 8 Huit
  • 9 Neuf
  • 10 Dix

Frequently asked questions

What country is BF?

BF is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Burkina Faso, a country in Africa with its capital at Ouagadougou.

What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?

The main language spoken in Burkina Faso is French (Français). French for "hello" is "Bonjour".

What is the capital of Burkina Faso?

The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.

What is the country calling code for Burkina Faso?

The international dialling code for Burkina Faso is +226. Its two-letter country code is BF.

What currency is used in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso uses the CFA Franc (West) (Fr), currency code XOF.

What is the population of Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has a population of about 22,489,166 people across 274,200 km².