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         BURKINA FASO
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Burkina, a landlocked state in
West Africa, on the southern
fringe of the Sahara Desert,
is made up of vast monotonous
plains and low hills.
Precipitation is generally
low, the heaviest rain falling
in the southwest, while the
rest of the country is semi-
desert. About 90% of the
people live by farming, and
food crops include sorghum,
beans and maize. There is a
great shortage of work, and
many of the younger population
go to Ghana and the Ivory
Coast for employment.

Area (Sq. Km.): 274,200

Population: 8,996,000

Capital: Ouagadougou

Language:
French

Religion:
Animist 65%
Moslem 25%
Christian 10%

Government Type:
Military

Currency: Franc CFA

Embassy:
150 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1
0171-730-8141

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normally a safe place to visit
but criminally and politically
inspired incidents do occur.
Visitors should be careful in
larger towns and on main roads
and in remote areas. The
extreme north has some
problems due to overspill from
Tuareg conflicts affecting
Mali and Niger. Do not attempt
to photograph official
buildings or installations.
There is no Honorary Consul in
Ouagadougou. The British
Embassy in Abidjan (Tel:
225226850) is responsible for
the protection of British
nationals but gives only
limited help.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129