In 1896,  Burkina Faso was colonized by the French as part of French West Africa; in 1958, Upper Volta became a self-governing colony within the French Community. In 1960, it gained full independence with Maurice Yaméogo as President.

Current President: Ibrahim Traoré

Capital: Ouagadougou

Currency: West African CFA franc

Official language: Mòoré, Fula, Dyula, Bissa

Population: 23 840 247

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