Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a country in Africa with a population of 23,025,777. Its capital is Ouagadougou and the currency is the CFA Franc (West) (Fr). GDP per capita is around $850, the main language is French.
Key facts
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Where is Burkina Faso?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 1,665,421 in 1800 to 23,025,777 in 2023
From 33 yrs in 1950 to 61.1 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- 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
Bordering countries
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 23,025,777 people across 274,200 km².