Burkina Faso
Africa · Western Africa
Famous Personality
Thomas Sankara
leader
He is famed as the revolutionary president who sought to transform Burkina Faso in the 1980s.
Local Delicacy
Riz gras
It is a flavorful rice dish cooked with meat, vegetables, and tomato.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Sindou Peaks
These striking rock formations are among the country's best-known natural sights.
Agriculture & Produce
Cotton is Burkina Faso's leading cash crop and one of its most important agricultural exports.
Mango is widely grown and is the country's best-known fruit crop for domestic use and export.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The balafon is a cornerstone of Mande and Bobo musical traditions and one of Burkina Faso's most iconic instruments.
The djembe is widely played in dance and ensemble music across Burkina Faso and the wider region.
The kora is used by griot musicians in the country's Mande communities for praise singing and storytelling.
Hourglass talking drums are important in ceremonial music and can imitate speech patterns.
The bara drum is a traditional hand drum closely associated with local dance and festive performance.
Major Rivers
Bordering Countries
Traditional Dress
Traditional attire of Burkina Faso