Name of destination: Burkina Faso
Destination Location: West Africa
Land area: 274,000 square kilometers
Capital: Ouagadougou
Main ethnic groups: Moshi, Gurunsi, Gulmanze, Bobo, Lobi
national flag
The flag of Burkina Faso has a length-to-width ratio of 3:2 and consists of two parallel and equal horizontal rectangles with a golden five-pointed star in the center. Red symbolizes revolution, green symbolizes agriculture, land and hope; The pentagram symbolizes the guide of the revolution, and the golden yellow symbolizes wealth.
national emblem
The coat of arms of Burkina Faso is a round yellow emblem. A submachine gun and a hoe are crossed in the center of the emblem, symbolizing the close unity between the national armed forces and the peasants, who make up 90% of the population. Under the gun and hoe, there is also an open book, indicating that it is necessary to actively develop cultural and educational undertakings. A red five-pointed star symbolizes the guide of the revolution and the future of the country. Around the circular emblem, a round red gear symbolizing the country's industry is painted. On each side of the coat of arms is a green millet that symbolizes national agriculture. At the base of the coat of arms there is a white frieze with the inscription "Swear to die for the country, we will win" in French.
National flower: rose
National bird: None
History
9th century AD: Burkina Faso establishes a predominantly Moxi kingdom.
15th century AD: Mosis chiefs establish the kingdoms of Atenga and Ouagadougou.
1904: Becomes a French colony.
1957: Burkina Faso becomes a semi-autonomous republic.
December 1958: Burkina Faso becomes an autonomous republic within the French Community.
August 5, 1960: Burkina Faso becomes independent and the Upper Volta Republic is established.
August 4, 1984: The name of the country was changed to Burkina Faso.
Tourist attractions
Bobo Muslim Grand Mosque
Great Waterfalls, Burkina Faso
Gourmet specialties
handicraft
Burkina Faso chicken rice
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