Burkina Faso
country · Burkina Faso
Current situation
Burkina Faso is kept here for reference only. The information below is the most recent available record and predates the situation described above; figures such as population reflect the last data gathered before the current crisis and may no longer describe Burkina Faso today.
Overview
Burkina Faso is a country in Africa, with its capital at Ouagadougou.
Key facts
| Country | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| Currency | XOF |
About the country
Burkina Faso lies in Africa.
Its capital is Ouagadougou.
Practical information
You will pay in XOF (Franc).
The main language spoken is French.
Traffic drives on the right.
Cities in Burkina Faso
Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Burkina Faso, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.