COUNTRY

Burkina Faso

Capital:

Ouagadougou

Currency:

Franc CFA (XOF)

Population:

22,100,683 (2021)

Official language(s):

Dyula, Moore, French

Ancient kingdom(s):

Mossi States, including Kingdom of Wagadugu, Tenkodogo, Yatenga, Gourma and Zandoma (1500–1895 CE)

Independence:

August 5, 1960