Burkina Faso

    Coat of Arms

    Coat of arms of the country of Burkina Faso

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    Population
    • Population: 19034397 people.
    • Official Language: French
    • HDI: 0,438
    • Poverty rate: 87.2%
    • Gini: 43%
    • The believing population: 88%
    • Main religion: Islam (61.6%)
    • Second religion: Christianity (22.5%)
    Harmful habits
    • Alcohol: 7.3 litres/year
    • Smoking: 14.3%
    Internet
    • Internet users: 13.8%
    • Country Top Level Domain: .BF
    General information about the country
    • Country name:
      Burkina Faso
    • Code (2-digit):
      BF
    • Continent:
      Africa
    • Country level:
      Tier 3
    • Capital:
      Ouagadougou
    • Country area:
      274200 sq km.
    • Telephone code:
      226
    • Currency (code):
      CFA franc ALLAO (XOF)
    Geographical features of the country

    Administrative division into regions

    Boucle do Mouhoun, Upper Basins, Cascades, Sahel, Central Plateau.
    Region (8): Eastern, East-Central, West-Central, North, North-Central, Central, South-West, South-Central.

    Features of the country

    The modern territory of the country was partially or completely occupied by the following states: Songhai, French Empire.

    The following rivers flow through the territory: Volta, Black Volta, Komoe, Oti (Punjari), Red Volta.

    Gambling regulation
    • Online casinos:
      Not regulated
    • Online sports betting:
      Not regulated
    Top payment systems

    Top payment methods (October 2024):

    • Orange Money
    • Mobile money
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