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Sovereignrepublic

Burkina Faso

1900 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · republic
Period
1900 CE
Known Periods
2
Capital
Ouagadougou
Data Confidence
High

Overview

Landlocked West African country. Capital: Ouagadougou. Named 'Land of Honest People,' known for its cultural festivals and traditional music.

Historical Periods

Burkina Faso (1961–2023)

1961 CE – 2023 CE

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Capital: OuagadougouArea: 274,142 km²

Burkina Faso (2024–2024)

2024 CE – 2024 CE

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Capital: OuagadougouArea: 274,142 km²

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