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Top 11 interesting facts about Burkina Faso

Top 11 interesting facts about Burkina Faso🇧🇫

1)-Name Meaning: Burkina Faso means “land of upright people” in the Mossi language.

2)-Formerly Upper Volta: The country was previously known as Upper Volta until 1984.

3)- Gold Riches: Burkina Faso is one of the largest gold producers in Africa.

4)- Cotton Industry: Cotton is the country’s main cash crop, accounting for 70% of exports.

5)-Diverse Ethnic Groups: Burkina Faso has over 60 ethnic groups, with the Mossi being the largest.

6)-French Influence: The country was a French colony from 1896 to 1960, leaving a lasting legacy in language, cuisine, and culture.

7)-Film Hub: Burkina Faso hosts the Pan-African Film Festival (FESPACO), one of Africa’s largest film festivals.

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8)-Music Heritage: The country has a rich musical heritage, with popular genres like balani and mandingue.

9)-Natural Resources: Burkina Faso is rich in natural resources, including manganese, copper, and limestone.

10)- Resilient People: Despite facing challenges like poverty and terrorism, Burkinabés are known for their warm hospitality and resilience.

11)- Country to the youngest Military leader in Africa: Burkina Faso is the Country to the youngest Military leader in Africa, Captain Ibrahim Traore

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