capital: Ouagadougou
population: 13,925,313
language: French (official), native African languages belonging to Sudanic family spoken by 90% of the population
people: Mossi over 40%, Gurunsi, Senufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, Fulani
religion: indigenous beliefs 40%, Muslim 50%, Christian (mainly Roman Catholic) 10%
government: parliamentary republic |
