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Burkina Faso
presidential republic
Many of Burkina Faso’s ethnic groups arrived in the region between the 12th and 15th centuries. The Gurma and Mossi peoples established several of the largest kingdoms in the area and used horse-mounted warriors in military campaigns. Of the various Mossi kingdoms, the most powerful were Ouagadougou and Yatenga.
Profile
CapitalOuagadougou
Population23.5M
GDP$60.0B
Area274,200 km²
CurrencyCommunaute Financiere Africaine francs (XOF) per US dollar -
Leadership
Head of State
Ibrahim Traoré
Since 2022
Head of Government
Apollinaire Joachim Kyélem de Tambèla
Since 2022
At a Glance
Population
23.5M
GDP (PPP)
$60B
