Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
The Burkina Faso, Le Burkina Faso, is a landlocked country located in the upper reaches of Volta River in western Africa. It borders Benin and Niger to the east, C ô te d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo to the south, and Mali to the west and north. Most areas of the territory are inland plateaus with flat terrain, gently sloping from north to south, and the Height above mean sea level is less than 300 meters; The north is close to the Sahara, and the southwest Aurora region is relatively high; Nakuru Peak is 749 meters above sea level, the highest point in China. The main rivers include the Muwen River, Nakombo River, and Nazinon River, with a land area of 274122 square kilometers. The capital is Ouagadougou [24], and the country is divided into 13 major regions, 45 provinces, and 301 municipalities. The population is 22.1 million (as of 2022), and there are more than 60 tribes, divided into two ethnic groups: Walter and Mundai， sports fitness .
In the 9th century AD, a kingdom dominated by the Moxi people was established, and in the 15th century, the Moxi leaders established the kingdoms of Atenga and Ouagadougou. In 1904, it became a French colony. In 1957, it became a semi Autonomous republic. In December 1958, it became the Autonomous republic within the French Community. On August 5, 1960, it gained independence and established the Upper Volta Republic. On August 4, 1984, it was changed to its current name.
Burkina Faso is one of the least developed countries in the world and a major exporter of foreign labor to neighboring African countries. Economically, agriculture and animal husbandry make up nearly 80% of the country's labor force. The country is short of resources and is located on the edge of the desert with limited arable land. The only railway in the country runs from the capital Ouagadougou to C ô te d'Ivoire. In 2021, Burkina Faso's gross domestic product was 20.1 billion US dollars, with a per capita gross domestic product of 909.5 US dollars and a GDP growth rate of 3.9%.
geographical environment
Regional location
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country located in the upper reaches of the Volta River in western Africa, with a land area of 274200 square kilometers. It borders Benin and Niger to the east, C ô te d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo to the south, and Mali to the west and north.
Burkina Faso is located in the zero time zone. The local time is 8 hours later than Beijing Time, and Daylight saving time is not applied.
topographic features
There are no deserts in the entire region, but there are vast areas in the west with sandy soil that is very barren.
Climatic characteristics
Burkina Faso is located between 9 degrees to 15 degrees north latitude and 2 degrees east to 5 degrees west longitude, with a predominantly tropical grassland climate and annual precipitation ranging from 500 to 1000 millimeters, with more in the south and less in the north. The temperature ranges from 17 ℃ to 39 ℃, with an annual average temperature of 27 ℃. May to September is the rainy season, and October to April of the following year is the dry season. The north is close to the Sahara.
Water system distribution
The main rivers in Burkina Faso include the Mouwen River, the Nakombo River, and the Nazinon River.
natural resources
Burkina Faso's mineral resources mainly include gold, zinc, copper, manganese, antimony, phosphate, limestone, marble, iron ore, kaolin, talc, granite, bauxite, etc. Most mineral exploration is insufficient and has not yet been developed. The proven mineral resources include 1.5 million tons of gold ore, 100 million tons of manganese, 250 million tons of phosphate, 10 million tons of zinc silver synthetic ore, and 6 million tons of limestone.
Burkina Faso has significantly increased its gold production in recent years, from 35 tons per year in 2015 to 60 tons in 2020, with a value of over 3 billion euros, making it the fourth largest gold mining country on the African continent. Burkina Faso currently has 17 gold mines.
