What is the Capital of Burkina Faso?

The flag of Burkina Faso features two equal horizontal bands of red and green, with a yellow five-pointed star in the center.
Capital of Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

The capital city of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 24,070,553. The official currency is the West African CFA franc and the primary language spoken is French.

💰 Currency: West African CFA franc 📞 Dialling: +226 🗣️ Language: French 🌍 All facts about Burkina Faso

Capital of Burkina Faso — FAQ

What is the capital of Burkina Faso?

The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.

Is Ouagadougou the largest city in Burkina Faso?

Yes — Ouagadougou is both the capital and the largest city of Burkina Faso.

What country is Ouagadougou in?

Ouagadougou is the capital city of Burkina Faso.

What continent is Ouagadougou in?

Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, is located in Africa.

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