Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso on World map

Continent - Africa

Region - Western Africa

Size - 274,200 km²

Geography - Mostly flat, some hills to west and south-east

Language - French (official), Sudanic African spoken

Religion - 50% Islam, 40% tribal religions, 10% Christian

Monetary Unit - W African CFA Franc

Natural Resources - manganese, limestone, marble; small deposits of gold, phosphates, pumice, salt

Agriculture - cotton, peanuts, shea nuts, sesame, sorghum, millet, corn, rice; livestock

Industry - cotton lint, beverages, agricultural processing, soap, cigarettes, textiles, gold

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Neighbouring Countries - Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire

Population - 14,326,203 (2007 estimate)

Population Growth Rate - 2.99%

Average Life Expectancy - 49.21

Capital City - Ouagadougou (population 960,116 estimated)

Highest Mountain - Tena Kourou (749 m)

Longest River - Mouhoun (Black Volta)

Climate - Hot, wet summers - 22°C to 40°C, warm, dry winters - 16°C to 32°C

Yearly Rainfall - 90 cm (approx)

Plant Life - Grasses, small trees

Animal Life - elephant, hippopotamus, buffalo, monkey, crocodile, giraffe, antelope

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