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Visiting Burkina Faso

Q: Burkina Faso hosts FESPACO, Africa's largest and most prestigious film festival, held biennially in Ouagadougou?

Yes. Burkina Faso hosts FESPACO, Africa's largest and most prestigious film festival, held biennially in Ouagadougou.

Q: The country's name means 'Land of Honest People' in a combination of the More and Dioula languages?

Yes. The country's name means 'Land of Honest People' in a combination of the More and Dioula languages.

AfricaWest Africa

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Capital

Ouagadougou

Population

22.0M

Currency

West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Best Time to Visit

November–February

Travel Statistics

#51

World Tourism Rank

0.28%

of World Land Area

UNESCO Sites

Neighboring Countries

Visa Information

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Recommended: November–February

Fun Facts

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Burkina Faso hosts FESPACO, Africa's largest and most prestigious film festival, held biennially in Ouagadougou.

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The country's name means 'Land of Honest People' in a combination of the More and Dioula languages.

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Ouagadougou's vibrant arts scene and the warmth of the Burkinabe people make every visit feel like a homecoming.

- A traveler on visiting Burkina Faso

About Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a landlocked West African nation known as the 'Land of Honest People' for the integrity and warmth of its people. The capital Ouagadougou is a hub for African cinema and arts, hosting the prestigious FESPACO film festival. The Ruins of Loropeni, the sacred crocodile ponds of Bazoulé, and the stunning sandstone formations of the Sindou Peaks showcase the country's natural and cultural heritage.