The flag of Burkina Faso features two equal horizontal bands of red and green, with a yellow five-pointed star in the center.
At a Glance
Capital Ouagadougou
Region Africa
Subregion Western Africa
Population 20,903,278
Area 272,967 km²
Coat of Arms
Language & Culture
Native Names
Burkina Faso (French)
Languages
French
Demonyms
Burkinabe (male), Burkinabe (female)
Week Starts On
monday
Economy & Details
Currency
Fr West African CFA franc
Top Level Domain
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UN Member
Yes
Driving Side
right
Timezones
UTC