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Photo: Thierry Draus, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.Test your knowledge of Burkina Faso! Explore its rich history, vibrant culture, unique landmarks and beautiful natural wonders.
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Ouagadougou is the administrative and cultural heart of Burkina Faso, often affectionately shortened to 'Ouaga'. The city is globally famous for hosting FESPACO, Africa's largest and most prestigious film festival, which takes place every two years.
Photo: Thierry Draus, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The name was adopted in 1984 under President Thomas Sankara. 'Burkina' comes from the Moore language meaning 'upright' or 'honest', while 'Faso' comes from Dioula meaning 'homeland'. Together, they form the inspiring phrase 'Land of Honest People'.
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The balafon is a close relative of the xylophone, consisting of wooden keys suspended over dried gourds that act as natural resonators. It has been played in West Africa for centuries to tell historical stories and accompany royal ceremonies.
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FESPACO, the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, was founded in 1969 and is held every two years. Its top prize is the Golden Stallion of Yennenga, named after a legendary warrior princess from Burkinabé history.
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Built in the late 19th century, the Grand Mosque of Bobo-Dioulasso is a prime example of Sudano-Sahelian architecture. It is constructed entirely of mudbrick and wood, featuring protruding timber beams that support the structure and aid in annual plastering.
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W National Park is named after the 'W' shape formed by a series of sharp bends in the Niger River. It is a vital sanctuary for West African wildlife, including cheetahs, elephants, and some of the last wild lion populations in the region.
Photo: Marco Schmidt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Ruins of Loropéni are incredible stone walls that are at least a thousand years old. They served as a fortified settlement during the height of the trans-Saharan gold trade, showcasing the deep historical wealth and trade networks of the region.
Photo: Rik Schuiling / TropCrop-TCS, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Mouhoun River was historically known as the Black Volta. Along with the Nakambé (White Volta) and Nazinon (Red Volta), it gave the country its former French colonial name, Upper Volta, before the nation was renamed in 1984.
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Mount Tenakourou is the highest peak in Burkina Faso. Located on the border with Mali, it is surrounded by dramatic sandstone cliffs and unique rock formations that make the surrounding region a popular destination for hikers.
Photo: Sylvain Crouzillat, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Shea trees grow wild across the dry savanna of West Africa, and their nuts are gathered and turned into shea butter. Its French name, karité, comes from the Wolof language, and shea butter from Burkina Faso's Mossi Plateau is usually a little harder than butter from elsewhere.
Photo: Adoscam, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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