Burkina Faso

Q. When did Burkina Faso become independent?
Ans. 5 August 1960
Q. How was Burkina Faso formerly known?
Ans. Upper Volta
Q. What does Burkina Faso mean?
Ans. Land of Incorruptible People
Q. Which is the currency of Burkina Faso?
Ans. CFA Franc
Q. Which is the official language of Burkina Faso?
Ans. French
Q. Which is the capital of Burkina Faso?
Ans. Ouagadougou
Q. Which country is to the north of Burkina Faso?
Ans. Mali
Q. When did Yatenga become a French protectorate?
Ans. 1895
Q. Who usurped power and became Burkina Faso’s president in 1983?
Ans. Thomas Sankara
Q. Who was Burkina Faso’s prime minister in 2006?
Ans. Ernest Yonli