National flag of Burkina Faso

Flag of Burkina Faso
The official name of Burkina Faso (BFA) is Republic of Burkina and consists of Red, green and yellow flag colors. The capital city of Burkina Faso is . Burkina Faso has the total estimated population as of 2021 is 17,322,796 or 17.3 M based on 45 states, 0 cities. The independence day is celebrated on August 5, 1960 and the founder of Burkina Faso is President Thomas Sankara.

17,322,796
(17.3 M)

Population

272,967.0 km2
(105,393.104634 sqm)

Area

Africa

Continent

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Timezones

About Burkina Faso Flag

Burkina Faso flag
Burkina Faso Flag Colors   Red
  Green
  Yellow
Meaning of Burkina Faso flag colors

Burkina Faso’s flag has two horizontal lines of green and red with a yellow star in the center. The three colors signify:
Red: Recent revolution in the country.
Yellow: Yellow star symbolizes guidance through the revolution.
Green: Fertile land and abundance in natural resources.
Burkina Faso Flag Proportion Ratio 2:3
Burkina Faso Flag Proportion in Decimal 1.5
Official Burkina Faso's Flag Adoption Date August 4, 1984 (40 years, 10 months ago)

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Facts About Burkina Faso

Country Name Burkina Faso
Official Name Republic of Burkina
Capital of Burkina Faso
Demonym Burkinabe
Dialing Code 226
Country Code BF/BFA
Currencies
TLDs .bf
Area 272,967.0 km2
105,393.104634 sq mi
Coordinates 13.0, -2.0
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Religions in Burkina Faso Muslim (Sunni and Shia) 62%, Christian 22%, Folk religion 15%, Other religions 1%
Burkina Faso in Hindi बुर्किना फासो
Burkina Faso in Arabic بوركينا فاسو
Burkina Faso in French Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso in Italian Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso in Spanish Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso in Japanese ブルキナファソ
Independence Day of Burkina Faso August 5, 1960
Founding Father of Burkina Faso President Thomas Sankara
National Anthem (Lyricist) Thomas Sankara
National Anthem (Composer) Thomas Sankara
National Animal of Burkina Faso African Horse
National Flower of Burkina Faso Red Rose
National Bird of Burkina Faso No Officially Declared National Bird Of Burkina Faso
National Dish / Food of Burkina Faso Riz Gras
National Motto of Burkina Faso Unité, Progrès, Justice (Unity, Progress, Justice)
National Sport of Burkina Faso Football (Soccer)
National Libraries of Burkina Faso National Library Of Burkina Faso
National Library of Burkina Faso is in Ouagadougou
National Airline of Burkina Faso Air Burkina
National Airline IATA code of Burkina Faso 2J
Number of Universities in Burkina Faso 17 (Seventeen)
Number of Provinces/States 45 (Forty Five)
Cities in Burkina Faso 0 (Zero)
Number of Airports 0 (Zero)
Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/burkina_faso
Source: Government of the Burkina Faso and other.
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Provinces/States (45)

Cities (0)

Airports (0)
Neighboring Countries of Burkina Faso

Benin

Côte d'Ivoire

Ghana

Mali

Niger

Togo