Key facts
Burkina Faso is a country located in Western Africa. There are 6 countries (Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo) that Burkina Faso shares its borders with. As for languages, the country’s residents speak French and Peul.
The national currency in Burkina Faso is West African CFA franc (XOF). The franc is subdivided into 100 centime.
Burkinabe
Banknotes
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Burkinabe
Coins
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Burkina Faso is 61.65 Mbps and mobile is Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Burkina Faso.4.50 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Burkina Faso, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Burkina Faso. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Burkina Faso?
There are no Mariott hotels in Burkina Faso.
There are no Hilton hotels in Burkina Faso.
There are no IHG hotels in Burkina Faso.
There are no Best Western hotels in Burkina Faso.
There are no Radisson hotels in Burkina Faso.
There are no Accor hotels in Burkina Faso.
What fast food chains are present in Burkina Faso?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Burkina Faso.
The KFC chain does not operate in Burkina Faso.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Burkina Faso.
The Subway chain does not operate in Burkina Faso.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Burkina Faso.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Burkina Faso.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Ouagadougou?
Weather data for Ouagadougou (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Burkina Faso.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Burkina Faso
Sources
- Burkina Faso Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Burkina Faso (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)