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| Capital (and largest city) |
Ouagadougou | ||
| Language official |
French | ||
| others | Local languages | ||
| Religion main |
Christianity, Islam | ||
| others | Local religions | ||
| President | Michel Kafando | ||
| Established | 1960 | ||
| Independence | from France | ||
| Currency | Franc | ||
Burkina Faso is a nation in Africa.