Frequently Asked Questions About Burkina Faso

• Question: What is the average temperature in Burkina Faso? Answer: During the cool season, daily highs average 85 degrees F. In the hot season, daily highs reach over 100 degrees ... (details)
• Question: What do people in Burkina Faso typically wear? Answer: The women wear wrap around skirts with blouses. The men wear loose fitting pants and shirts. Both men and women ... (details)
• Question: What do people in Burkina Faso typically eat? Answer: The main crops are millet and sorghum which is made into a paste like substance. Chickens and other greens are ... (details)
• Question: Are there hospitals in Burkina Faso? Answer: Yes. In the capital of Ouagadougou, and the large city of Bobo Dioulasso, there are modern hospitals with many trained ... (details)
• Question: Is Burkina Faso a Safe Country? Answer: Generally speaking, yes. And that is not something you can say about many countries in Africa. Burkina Faso is generally safe ... (details)
• Question: What languages do they speak in Burkina Faso? Answer: There are many people groups in Burkina Faso and thus many languages (around 60). Moore is the language of the ... (details)
• Question: Why is Burkina Faso So Poor? Answer: This is not an easy question to answer quickly as there are many factors. For one, the country has few resources, poor soil, ... (details)

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