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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Burkina Faso is a country in West Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 274,222 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
West Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
274,222 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
80/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+0
UTC offset
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Independence
1960
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season November–April
general type

Location and Position

Burkina Faso is situated in West Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Burkina Faso has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Burkina Faso covers a total area of 274,222 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 22.1M across this area, the population density is 80/km². The capital city is Ouagadougou.

Climate

The climate of Burkina Faso is tropical, dry season november–april. The best time to visit is generally November–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Burkina Faso

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Mali
Bamako
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Niger
Niamey
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Benin
Porto-Novo
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Togo
Lomé
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Ghana
Accra

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Burkina Faso located?

Burkina Faso is located in West Africa, Africa. The capital city is Ouagadougou.

How large is Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has a total area of 274,222 km² with a population density of 80/km².

What countries border Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso shares land borders with: Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire.

What is the climate of Burkina Faso?

The climate of Burkina Faso is Tropical, dry season November–April. The best time to visit is November–February.

What timezone is Burkina Faso in?

Burkina Faso observes UTC+0 timezone.

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