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Enter your search terms Submit search form Web 1UpTravel.com You are here 1Up Travel Countries of the World Africa Burkina Faso ADVERTISEMENT Country Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Burkina Faso Guide Burkina Faso Maps Burkina Faso Hotels Burkina Faso Flag ... Burkina Faso Travel Warning Burkina Faso Geography Burkina Faso Geography Top of Page Location: Western Africa, north of Ghana Geographic coordinates: 13 00 N, 2 00 W Map references: Africa Area: total: 274,200 sq km land: 273,800 sq km water: 400 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than Colorado Land boundaries: total: 3,192 km border countries: Benin 306 km, Cote d'Ivoire 584 km, Ghana 548 km, Mali 1,000 km, Niger 628 km, Togo 126 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: tropical; warm, dry winters; hot, wet summers Terrain: mostly flat to dissected, undulating plains; hills in west and southeast Elevation extremes: lowest point: Mouhoun (Black Volta) River 200 m highest point: Tena Kourou 749 m Natural resources: manganese, limestone, marble; small deposits of gold, antimony, copper, nickel, bauxite, lead, phosphates, zinc, silver

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flight hotel car vacation ... Transportation Burkina Faso Travel Guide Travel Guides Africa Burkina Faso Travel Guide Burkina Faso- General Overview Although it is not a classic tourist destination, the heart of Western Africa may offer you safari experiences, the atmosphere of former colonial towns such as Bobo-Dioulasso or of the capital city Ouagadougou. It is not a rich country, but it is one of the most stable in the region, trying to help its neighbors as well as to reach a ceasing of conflicts. It is a presidential republic, with a two chambers Parliament. Burkina Faso -Population The country is known for having a very small literate population. The level of people attending school is a little over 20 %, still a lot of people speak at least two languages: one of them is traditional like Moore, Bambara, Dioula, Peul and the official one which is French. Their behavior can be set as an example: it is an offence not to answer a greeting, foreigners and women are treated well, neither violence, nor theft are often and ethnic groups get along fine, each with its culture, religion(indigenous, Islam or Catholic) and language. The number of inhabitants is continuously increasing, but the life expectancy is around 40. Burkina Faso -Cuisine The local diet mainly consists of cereals, cooked peanuts, vegetable or rice sauces and stews. You may get some proteins from chicken or river fish. Some of the local specialties are “riz gras”, “brochettes” or sauces made with “nere” seeds. You may even taste bush rats, which are considered a delicacy. International cuisine is also available in Burkina Faso (even on streets), still avoid things like doughnuts fried and sold in a local market. Drink the local millet brewed beer or “bissap”, made of hibiscus flowers.

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AllRefer Channels :: Health Yellow Pages Reference Weather November 14, 2010 Medicine People Places History ... Maps You are here : AllRefer.com Reference World Countries ... Burkina Faso - Geography Burkina Faso: Geography Geography Burkina Faso Location: Western Africa, north of Ghana Geographic coordinates: 13 00 N, 2 00 W Map references: Africa Area: total: 274,200 sq km water: 400 sq km land: 273,800 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than Colorado Land boundaries: total: 3,193 km border countries: Benin 306 km, Cote d'Ivoire 584 km, Ghana 549 km, Mali 1,000 km, Niger 628 km, Togo 126 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: tropical; warm, dry winters; hot, wet summers Terrain: mostly flat to dissected, undulating plains; hills in west and southeast Elevation extremes: lowest point: Mouhoun (Black Volta) River 200 m highest point: Tena Kourou 749 m Natural resources: manganese, limestone, marble; small deposits of gold, antimony, copper, nickel, bauxite, lead, phosphates, zinc, silver Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: 87.39% (1998 est.)

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CountryFacts.com Burkina Faso CountryFacts.com Top 10 Countries * United States China Japan India ... Brazil * By Gross Domestic Market (2002) Burkina Faso Geography Overview Geography People Government ... Transnational Issues Location: Western Africa, north of Ghana Geographic coordinates: 13 00 N, 2 00 W Map references: africa Area: total: 274,200 sq km water: 400 sq km land: 273,800 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than Colorado Land boundaries: total: 3,193 km border countries: Benin 306 km, Cote d'Ivoire 584 km, Ghana 549 km, Mali 1,000 km, Niger 628 km, Togo 126 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: tropical; warm, dry winters; hot, wet summers Terrain: mostly flat to dissected, undulating plains; hills in west and southeast Elevation extremes: lowest point: Mouhoun (Black Volta) River 200 m highest point: Tena Kourou 749 m Natural resources: manganese, limestone, marble; small deposits of gold, antimony, copper, nickel, bauxite, lead, phosphates, zinc, silver Land use: arable land: 14.43% permanent crops: 0.19%

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29. Burkina Faso Map - Geography And Maps Of Burkina Faso Geography and maps of the African country of Burkina Faso. Comprehensive maps of Burkina Faso and geographical information from the About.com expert geography site. http://geography.about.com/od/burkinafasomaps/Burkina_Faso_Maps.htm

zWASL=1 zGL='0';zGR='ca-about-radlink'; zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Education Geography Geography Search Geography What Is Geography? Maps Filed In: Maps Atlas Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) achieved independence from France in 1960. Repeated military coups during the 1970s and 1980s in Burkina Faso were followed by multiparty elections in the early 1990s. (Source: CIA World FactBook) Map of Burkina Faso A nice clear map of Burkina Faso from the CIA World FactBook. Geography and Map of Burkina Faso A political map, comprehensive data, and flag from the CIA World FactBook. zSB(3,3) Blank Outline Map of Burkina Faso A free blank outline map of Burkina Faso to print out for educational, school, or classroom use. Merriam-Webster Map of Burkina Faso A clear and detailed Burkina Faso map along with basic geographic facts from Merriam-Webster. The map includes many cities and major physical features. Burkina Faso Maps A nice collection of large detailed maps of Burkina Faso from the PCL Map Collection. Burkina Faso: History, Geography, Government, and Culture

30. Burkina Faso - Geography Short facts on geography of Burkina Faso. Land boundaries total 3,192 km border countries Benin 306 km, Cote d'Ivoire 584 km, Ghana 548 km, Mali 1,000 km, Niger 628 km http://www.traveljournals.net/explore/burkina_faso/geography.html

Home Explore Pictures Stories ... Burkina Faso / Geography Search Burkina Faso Explore Geography Map People ... Accommodation Burkina Faso Geography of Burkina Faso Short facts about the geography of Burkina Faso Location: Western Africa, north of Ghana Geographic coordinates: 13 00 N, 2 00 W Map references: Africa Area: total:� 274,200 sq km land:� 273,800 sq km water:� 400 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than Colorado Land boundaries: total:� 3,192 km border countries:� Benin 306 km, Cote d'Ivoire 584 km, Ghana 548 km, Mali 1,000 km, Niger 628 km, Togo 126 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: tropical; warm, dry winters; hot, wet summers Terrain: mostly flat to dissected, undulating plains; hills in west and southeast Elevation extremes: lowest point:� Mouhoun (Black Volta) River 200 m highest point:� Tena Kourou 749 m Natural resources: manganese, limestone, marble; small deposits of gold, antimony, copper, nickel, bauxite, lead, phosphates, zinc, silver Land use: arable land:� permanent crops:� permanent pastures:� forests and woodland:� other:� 15% (1993 est.)

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32. 1Up Travel : Burkina Faso Geography And Facts Travel portal offers the countrys' geography. Includes details on topography, location, terrain, map references, area, land boundaries, climate, natural resources, land use http://www.1uptravel.com/geography/burkina-faso.html

Enter your search terms Submit search form Web 1UpTravel.com You are here 1Up Travel Geography and Facts ADVERTISEMENT Country Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Country Guide Detailed Maps Hotel Database Country Flag ... Travel Warning Burkina Faso Geography and Facts Location: Western Africa, north of Ghana Geographic coordinates: 13 00 N, 2 00 W Map references: Africa Area: total: 274,200 sq km land: 273,800 sq km water: 400 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than Colorado Land boundaries: total: 3,192 km border countries: Benin 306 km, Cote d'Ivoire 584 km, Ghana 548 km, Mali 1,000 km, Niger 628 km, Togo 126 km Coastline: km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: tropical; warm, dry winters; hot, wet summers Terrain: mostly flat to dissected, undulating plains; hills in west and southeast Elevation extremes: lowest point: Mouhoun (Black Volta) River 200 m highest point: Tena Kourou 749 m Natural resources: manganese, limestone, marble; small deposits of gold, antimony, copper, nickel, bauxite, lead, phosphates, zinc, silver Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 15% (1993 est.)

33. Burkina Faso Geography Information about Geography of Burkina Faso Benin 306 km, Cote d'Ivoire 584 km, Ghana 549 km, Mali 1,000 km, Niger 628 km, Togo 126 km http://www.countryguidebook.com/Burkina Faso/Geography.html

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34. Info Burkina Faso - GEOGRAPHY Burkina Faso is made up of two major types of countryside * The larger part of the country is covered by a peneplain which forms a gently undulating landscape with, in some http://www.hotelsclick.com/hotels/BF/Burkina_Faso-GEOGRAPHY-3.html

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var GLB_RIS='http://www.masterliness.com';var GLB_RIR='/cincshared/external';var GLB_MMS='http://www.masterliness.com';var GLB_MIR='/site/image';GLB_MML='/'; document.write(''); document.write(''); document.write(''); document.write(''); Science People Non User Locations ... Timeline A2('N'); Index: A B C D ... Z A3('s','.','htm','','N'); Home Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) is a landlocked Sahel country that shares borders with six nations. It is normally bright yellow on a map. It lies between the Sahara Desert and the Gulf of Guinea , south of the loop of the Niger River . The land is green in the south, with forests and fruit trees, and desert in the north. Most of central Burkina Faso lies on a savanna plateau, 198-305 meters (650-1,000 ft.) above sea level, with fields, brush, and scattered trees. Burkina Faso's game preservesthe most important of which are Arly , Nazinga , and W National Park contain lion s, elephant s, hippopotamus monkey s, warthog s, and antelope s. Tourism is not well developed. Annual rainfall varies from about 100 centimeters (40 in.) in the south to less than 25 centimeters (10 in.) in the extreme north and northeast, where hot desert winds accentuate the dryness of the region. Burkina Faso has three distinct season s: warm and dry (November-March), hot and dry (March-May), and hot and wet (June-October). Rivers are not navigable.

40. Oxfam's Cool Planet - On The Line - The Geography Of Burkina Faso On the Line the geography of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Benin, Ghana, C te d'Ivoire, Mali, Niger, and Togo. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/burkina/geography.h

Search Other Oxfam sites Cool Planet for Teacher Oxfam GB Make Trade Fair Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Benin, Ghana, C�te d'Ivoire, Mali, Niger, and Togo. The northern provinces lie in the Sahel , the belt of semi-arid land with low rainfall that fringes the Sahara desert. Here communities are frequently affected by cycles of drought and food shortage. During the dry season, permanent water sources are vital. Close to Burkina Faso's northern-most border there is a remarkable freshwater lake, the Mare d'Oursi, which is fringed by sand dunes. The lake is a magnet not only to local farmers, herders and livestock, but also to the many species of bird which migrate across the Sahara twice a year, breeding in Europe and spending winter in Africa. Many species of wading birds feed here on their journey, and sand martins and swallows can be seen passing through on their autumn migration. Further South the rainfall is heavier, supporting the small-scale farming which provides a livelihood for most of the population. Several national parks preserve the wooded grassland (or 'savannah') that once covered most of the country. The P� and Nazinga reserves, and the Parc d'Arli and Parc du W (yes, it really is spelt like that!) provide a refuge for antelope, baboon, buffalo, elephant, hippopotamus, hyaena, leopard, lion, and warthog, as well as a wide variety of birds.

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