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Introduction

Capital: Ouagadougou.

Official Languages: Mooré, Bissa, Dioula, Fula, English, and French.


Burkina Faso is a landlocked country located in West Africa. It shares borders with Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d’Ivoire to the southwest.


Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF).

Time Zone: UTC +0.

Telephone Code: +226.


Tourist Attractions
Arly National Park – known for its wildlife, including elephants, lions, and antelopes.
W National Park of Niger (shared region) – a UNESCO-recognized conservation area.
Ruins of Loropéni – archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ouagadougou – vibrant capital with markets and the National Museum of Burkina Faso.


Consular Visas
A visa must be obtained prior to travel at the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brasília.
Travelers are advised to present proof of yellow fever vaccination, required for entry into the country.


Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brazil
(To be announced.)


Embassy of Brazil in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)
Address: Parcele 20, Lot 38, Section F, Zone A Ouaga 2000, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Tel: +226 25 37 60 30 / +226 70 20 74 08.
Email: consular.uagadugu@itamaraty.gov.br / brasemb.uagadugu@itamaraty.gov.br.
Website: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-uagadugu.


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