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The color red is seen as a symbol of the revolutionary spirit that brought Thomas Sankara to power in 1983 and led to the formation of Burkina Faso. Conversely, the color green signifies the nation’s agricultural abundance and natural resources, while the yellow star embodies the enlightening power of Burkina Faso’s revolution.
| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | BF, BFA (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Burkina Faso |
| Capital city | Ouagadougou |
| Continent | Africa |
| Member of | United Nations, African Union, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation |
| Population | 23,251,485 (2023) |
| Total area | 274,222 km2 |
| Highest point | Mount Tenakourou (749 m, 2 457 ft) |
| Lowest point | Black Volta (200 m, 656 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $ 832 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (Fr, XOF) |
| Calling code | +226 |
| Internet TLD | .bf |