General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Ouagadougou |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Currency | CFA franc |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.4% |
| Gdp | $15.81 billion |
| Size | 274,200 sq km |
| Population | 21.51 million |
| Population density | 78.4 people/sq km |
| Kids per female | 5.5 |
| City population | 27.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 25∘C |
| Summer | 35∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | French |
| Population able to read | 28.7% |
| Population with a college degree | 2.7% |
| Population able to speak english | 11.4% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 53 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.4/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Burkina |
| Main airport | Ouagadougou Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $2.5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $3.5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.05/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $3/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1200 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 10.49/MBits |
| Tld | .bf |
| Free wifi | 5/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 15.7% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 75% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type E |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Centrale |
| Drugstore | Citypharma |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 5/10 |
| Bars | 6/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 2/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 4/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tô | A thick porridge made from fermented cornmeal, often served with a sauce or stew | $1-2 |
| Riz gras | A rice dish cooked in a rich tomato sauce with meat, vegetables, and spices | $2-3 |
| Poulet bicyclette | Grilled chicken served with a spicy peanut sauce | $3-4 |
| Poisson braisé | Grilled fish served with a lemon-herb sauce | $4-5 |
| Fufu | A doughy ball made from pounded yams or plantains, often served with a soup or stew | $1-2 |
| Maafe | A peanut stew made with meat, vegetables, and spices | $2-3 |
| Bissap | A refreshing drink made from hibiscus flowers | $1-2 |
| Ginger beer | A non-alcoholic beverage made from fermented ginger | $1-2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bissap | A refreshing drink made from hibiscus flowers | 1 |
| Ginger beer | A non-alcoholic drink made from ginger, sugar, and water | 1 |
| Maasa | A fermented milk drink similar to yogurt | 1 |
| Palm wine | A sweet, alcoholic drink made from the sap of palm trees | 2 |
| Sorghum beer | A traditional beer made from sorghum grains | 2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wood carvings | Intricately carved wooden figures, masks, and other objects | $5-$50 |
| Leather goods | Handcrafted leather bags, wallets, and other items | $10-$50 |
| Textiles | Colorful and vibrant handwoven fabrics and clothing | $5-$20 per yard |
| Jewelry | Silver and gold jewelry with traditional designs | $10-$50 |
| Pottery | Handmade ceramic pots, bowls, and other objects | $5-$20 |
| Musical instruments | Traditional African musical instruments such as drums, flutes, and xylophones | $10-$50 |
| Masks | Ceremonial masks used in traditional dances and rituals | $20-$100 |
| Paintings | Vibrant and colorful paintings depicting scenes from everyday life in Burkina Faso | $10-$50 |
| Sculptures | Bronze or stone sculptures of animals, people, and other objects | $50-$200 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Independence Day | August 5 | Commemorates the country’s independence from France in 1960 |
| National Reconciliation Day | November 30 | Promotes unity and reconciliation among the people of Burkina Faso |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Sidwaya |
| Online news | Lefaso.net |
| Tv | Télévision Nationale du Burkina (TNB) |
| Radio | Radiodiffusion Télévision du Burkina (RTB) |