Burkina Faso (Burkina Faso)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Africa.

Its center lies at a latitude of 13 and longitude of -2.

Burkina Faso also goes by the names, Boerkina Fasso, Boukinafaso, Buircine Faso, Buircíne Fasó, Buoc-ki-na Pha-xo, Buoc-ki-na Pha-xo (Burkina Faso), Burchina Fasu, Burcina Faso, Burkina, Burkina Fasas, Burkina Faso, Burkina Fasso, Burkina Fasso (A

The prodominant languages spoken are bm (Bambara) fr-BF (French) ha (Hausa) and its currency is the Franc (XOF), currently exchanging at 1 West African CFA franc = 0.00123 British Pound Sterling 1 West African CFA franc = 0.00195 US Dollar .

Burkina Faso currently has a population of 16241800 (estimate).

Burkina Faso's neighbouring countries are, Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo, .

Regions within Burkina Faso

Largest Cities within Burkina Faso

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Burkina Faso

Published: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:21:00 GMT

Travel Summary

There is no British Embassy in Burkina Faso. In case of an emergency you should contact the British High Commission in Accra, Ghana. There is an Honorary Consul in Burkina Faso, but he can only offer limited consular assistance.

There is a general threat from terrorism. There is a risk that kidnap activity may cross the northern borders from Mali and Niger. We advise against all travel to the area of Burkina Faso north of the town of Boulsa, 25 km north of the capital Ouagadougou, particularly those areas bordering Mali and Niger. See Safety and Security - Terrorism.

Demonstrations have taken place in towns and cities across Burkina Faso since February by discontented young Burkinabes and junior soldiers. Some have turned violent. You should avoid large crowds and demonstrations.

You should avoid all travel by road from Ouagadougou to Po due to the risk posed by bandits. See Safety and Security - Local Travel.

Most visits to Burkina Faso are trouble-free. Consular services provided to British nationals in the past have included assistance with lost and stolen passports.

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - insurance.