• Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa.

  • Formerly known as Upper Volta.

  • Capital: Ouagadougou.

  • It is part of the broader Sahel region.

  • It borders:

    • Mali

    • Niger

    • Benin

    • Togo

    • Ghana

    • Côte d'Ivoire

  • The country faces major challenges involving security, terrorism, food insecurity and climate vulnerability.

Key Pointers

  • Continent: Africa

  • Region: West Africa / Sahel

  • Capital: Ouagadougou

  • Landlocked: Yes

  • Former name: Upper Volta

  • Borders: Six countries