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| INFORMATION ABOUT BURKINA FASO |
Descendants of a long line of emperors, the Burkina share a sense of cultural identity extremely strong, probably exacerbated by years of colonization. Although they live in one of the poorest countries of the world, they show a zest for life and an extraordinary sense of hospitality, and managed to transform this land almost devoid of all natural resources a cultural jewel.
Despite the political violence plaguing the country for decades, Burkina Faso remains a cultural destination in West Africa. In addition to its traditional festivals, it also hosts Fespaco, a biennial film worthy of the most prestigious festivals.
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| Official title of the country: Republic of Burkina Faso |
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| Capital: Ouagadougou |
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| Area: 274,200 sq km |
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| Population: 15,8 millions |
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| Ethnicity: Mossi 40% and 60% of Gurunsi, Senufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, Fulani ... |
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| Languages: French (official), Sudanese languages spoken by 90% of the population: Moore, Dioula ... |
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| Religions: Muslim 50%, 40% animist and 10% Christian (mainly Catholic) |
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