Burkina Faso

Interesting Facts About Burkina Faso

• Burkina Faso was formerly known as the Republic of Upper Volta until 1984, when it was renamed by President Thomas Sankara.
• The country is landlocked in West Africa, bordered by Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Ivory Coast.
• Agriculture is fundamental to Burkina Faso's economy, representing approximately 32% of GDP and employing 80% of the working population.
• Cotton is the main cash crop, while subsistence farming focuses on sorghum, pearl millet, maize, peanuts, and rice.
• Livestock rearing is particularly important in the south and southwest regions of the country.

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