Burkina Faso
West Africa, Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
People from Burkina Faso are called:
Male/General:
Burkinabe
Pronunciation:
/bərˌkiːnəˈbeɪ/
Etymology & Origin
From Mooré 'burkina' (honest/upright) and Dioula 'faso' (fatherland), meaning 'land of upright people'.
About Burkina Faso
- Capital city: Ouagadougou.
- Landlocked country in the Sahel region.
- Known for gold mining, cotton production, and traditional crafts.
- Cultural hub with vibrant film industry and the biennial FESPACO film festival.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 23,251,485 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Burkina Faso
- Region:
- West Africa