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girl from a rice-farming community
Ramata Ouédraogo in the Kou valley

 

Welcome to Burkina Faso

This guide book will give you background information on Burkina Faso, and its people, the Burkinabè. It contains facts, figures, and intriguing information to stimulate and inspire. Find out about: the Elephant Emperor; how trees can save lives; the best way to get around in Burkina Faso's cities; the life-span of a mud brick house.

Click on the menu on the left to find out more about the subject of your choice.

You can also download our indepth report about Burkina Faso.

You can also read this guide book in French.

If you need to print out these Web pages, we have prepared a full text printable version of the Burkina Faso virtual journey and guide book.

Photo for Oxfam GB by Geoff Sayer