What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
- Official name
- Burkina Faso
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Western Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA franc
- Languages
- French
- Land neighbours
- Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo
- Area
- 272,967 km²
- Landlocked
- Yes
- Calling code
- +226
- Internet domain
- .bf
Quick answers about Burkina Faso
What currency is used in Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso uses West African CFA franc.
Where is Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso is in Western Africa, within Africa.
What languages are spoken in Burkina Faso?
The reference languages listed for Burkina Faso are French.
Which countries border Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso shares listed land borders with Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo.
Is Burkina Faso landlocked?
Yes. Burkina Faso is landlocked, which means it has no ocean coastline.
States and provinces in Burkina Faso
- Balé
- Bam
- Banwa
- Bazéga
- Bougouriba
- Boulgou
- Boulkiemdé
- Ganzourgou
- Gnagna
- Gourma
- Houet
- Ioba
- Kadiogo
- Kénédougou
- Komoé
- Komondjari
- Kompienga
- Kossi
- Koulpélogo
- Kouritenga
- Kourwéogo
- Léraba
- Loroum
- Mou Houn
- Nahouri
- Namentenga
- Nayala
- Noumbiel
- Oubritenga
- Oudalan
- Passoré
- Poni
- Sanguié
- Sanmatenga
- Séno
- Sissili
- Soum
- Sourou
- Tapoa
- Tuy
- Yagha
- Yatenga
- Ziro
- Zondoma
- Zoundwéogo
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.