Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the north and west, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. The capital city of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. The country has a population of around 20 million people and its official language is French. Burkina Faso is known for its diverse culture, traditional art, and music. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, with cotton being the main export crop. Burkina Faso gained independence from France in 1960 and has since struggled with political instability and poverty.