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Known as the Republic of Upper Volta up until 1984, Burkina Faso is a landlocked nation in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Toga and Ghana to the south and the Ivory Coast to the southeast.
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- Capital: Ouagadougou
- Government: Semi-presidential republic
- Population: Approx. 14,326,203
- Currency: West African CFA franc
- Official Language: French
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History
A former French colony, Burkina Faso obtained independence from France in 1960. Military coups plagued the country through the 70s and 80s, but multiparty elections were finally held in the early 1990s. The country's current president Blaise Compaore came to power in a 1987 military coup. He has won every election since that time. The country suffers from a high population density and limited natural resources. However, the country is culturally rich with over 60 different ethnic groups making up its population.Film in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is considered to have the most advanced film production and distribution facilities in West Africa, making it a key player in African film industry. The country plays host to an annual Pan-African Film Festival and is the home of Idrissa Ouedraogo, one of Africa's most commercially successful directors.Categories
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Burkina Faso on Amazon
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Endangering Development: Politics, Projects, and Environment in Burkina Faso - $86.95
The politics of international intervention into rural areas is the subject of this insightful new study. Using concrete cases drawn from fieldwork in rural Burkina Faso, the author shows how nongovernmental organizations' activities with wo...
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African Art in Performance: The Winiama Masks of the Village of Ouri, Burkina Faso - $24.95
African masks in performance: The spectacular masks of the Winiama people in the rural village of Ouri, in Burkina Faso, perform to reenact the encounters between the village ancestors and the spirits of the wilderness. This video emphasiz...
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Burkina Faso Flag Polyester 3 ft. x 5 ft. - $19.99
Our international flags are accurately reproduced to exact specifications. The flag has 2 grommets on the left edge. These polyester flags not recommended for prolonged outdoor use. For outdoor use, we recommend our nylon flags.
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Land of the Flying Masks: Art & Culture in Burkina Faso, the Thomas G. B. Wheellock Collection - $85.00
The Thomas Wheelock Collection is the largest private assemblage of works of Burkina Faso art in the world. Now accessible to the public for the first time, this book reveals the country’s enormous artistic range. Featured here are examples...
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Burkina Faso: The Bradt Travel Guide - $23.95
The first English-language guide to Burkina Faso, the Bradt guide brings to life the many attractions of this stable country which offers a thriving culture, laid-back cities, and wildlife encounters. The authors help visitors discover...
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