Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a country in Africa. Its capital is Ouagadougou, and it shares land borders with 6 countries.
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 273,290 km² Number 73 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 6 countries
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
Which countries border Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso shares land borders with 6 countries: Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Niger and Togo.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Ouagadougou |
|---|---|---|
 Niger | Niamey | 415 km (258 mi) |
 Mali | Bamako | 704 km (437 mi) |
 Côte d’Ivoire | Yamoussoukro | 742 km (461 mi) |
 Togo | Lomé | 756 km (470 mi) |
 Ghana | Accra | 767 km (476 mi) |
 Benin | Porto-Novo | 794 km (493 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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