Burkina Faso

Official name: Burkina Faso

Capital city: Ouagadougou

Internet country code: .bf

Flag description: Two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a yellow five-pointed star in the center; uses the popular pan-African colors of Ethiopia

National anthem: “L’ Hymne de la Victoire” / “Ditanyè” (Hymn of Victory)

Geographical description: Western Africa, north of Ghana

Total area: 106,000 sq. mi. (274,200 sq. km.)

Climate: Tropical; warm, dry winters; hot, wet summers

Nationality: noun: Burkinabe (singular and plural); adjective: Burkinabe

Population: 14,326,203 (July 2007 CIA est.)

Ethnic groups: Mossi over 40%, other (including Gurunsi, Senufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, and Fulani) about 60%

Languages spoken: French (official), Dioula and other native languages 90%

Religions: Muslim 60%, indigenous religions 24%, Roman Catholic 17%, Protestant 3%

Legal Holidays:

All Saints' Day	Nov 1
Assumption Day	Aug 15
Christmas Day	Dec 25
Independence Day	Aug 5
International Women's Day	Mar 8
Labor Day	May 1
New Year's Day	Jan 1
Proclamation of Independence	Dec 11
Revolution Day	Jan 3

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References in periodicals archive

(36) Seidik Abba, "Jafar Dicko, le nouveau visage du djihadisme au Burkina Faso," Monde, December 21, 2017.

Ansaroul Islam and the Growing Terrorist Insurgency in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has benefited from more than $925 million of financing since ITFC's inception in 2008.

ITFC supports Burkina Faso's cotton sector with a EUR 107 million financing

'We mourn with the families of those who lost their lives in this terrible incident in Burkina Faso,' he said.

Cayetano urges OFWs to be vigilant in wake of terrorist attacks abroad

Following the implementation by SES Networks, Burkina Faso will own a high-speed, flexible and reliable telecommunications network for essential government needs, strengthened through satellite technology and additional wireless terrestrial coverage.

SES Networks leads project to extend communications in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's National Economic and Social Development Plan that includes a five-year investment scheme of up to e1/423 billion and major investments scheduled for the 2016-2020 period were at the centre of these meetings.

Tunisia: business mission sets out to conquer Burkina Faso's market

After a 15-hour siege, security forces in Burkina Faso, backed by French troops, managed Saturday to retake the Splendid Hotel and Cappuccino Cafe in Ouagadougou.

Egypt condemns terror attack that killed 29 in Burkina Faso

* Rules and regulations pertaining to key classes of compulsory insurance, and the scope of non-admitted insurance in Burkina Faso

New Market Report: Governance, Risk and Compliance - The Burkina Faso Insurance Industry

HM the King seized this opportunity to express Morocco's constant support to Burkina Faso and reaffirm His firm determination to work in concert with Mr.

HM King Mohammed VI Congratulates Michel Kafando on his Appointment as Interim President of Burkina Faso

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Trends and Opportunities in Burkina Faso Life Insurance Industry to 2018: Market Profile

The passengers included 51 French, 27 Burkina Faso nationals, eight Lebanese, six Algerians, five Canadians, four Germans, two Luxembourg nationals, one Swiss, one Belgian, one Egyptian, one Ukrainian, one Nigerian, one Cameroonian and one Malian.

President expresses condolences over Algerian Airlines Flight Crash