Burkina Faso
Africa · Western Africa
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
Famous for
- Animal African elephant
- Food Tô
- Festival FESPACO
- Landmark Ruins of Loropéni
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
Near Ouagadougou, Bazoulé has a sacred pond whose crocodiles are protected by local custom.
Capital: Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou hosts FESPACO, described as Africa's largest film festival.
Flag
Burkina Faso replaced its old black-white-red flag when the country changed its name in 1984.
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