Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest. Covering an area of approximately 274,223 square kilometers, it has an estimated population of over 22 million people as of 2023. The capital and largest city is Ouagadougou. The official language is French, with indigenous languages such as Mooré, Bissa, Dyula, and Fula also widely spoken. Burkina Faso operates as a unitary republic under a military junta, following recent political upheavals. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, with cotton being the main cash crop, and mining, particularly gold, which has become a significant export. The country faces challenges such as political instability and security concerns but remains a member of international organizations like the United Nations and the African Union.