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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OuagadougouOuagadougou - Wikipedia

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   Ouagadougou is the capital and largest city of Burkina Faso, with a population of over one million. It has a history dating back to the 11th century, when it was founded as a Mossi kingdom, and is now a cultural, economic and political centre of the country.

2. www.britannica.com › place › OuagadougouOuagadougou | Burkina Faso, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 1, 2024 · Ouagadougou, capital and largest city of Burkina Faso, western Africa. It was the capital of the historic Mossi kingdom of Wagadugu (founded in the 15th century) and the seat of the morho naba (“great king”) of the Mossi people .

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Burkina-FasoBurkina Faso | Coup, Map, Capital, Flag, Government, & History

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   3 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Burkina Faso (originally Upper Volta), a landlocked country in western Africa, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. The capital is Ouagadougou, located in the center of the country.

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5. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g293769THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Ouagadougou (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   • Shimnik. Delft, The Netherlands 6,549 contributions. Very interesting if Frederick is your guide! Laongo sculpture park is not far from Ouagadougou. The entrance free is 2500 CFA.
   • Michael V. 13 contributions. Very nice experience. If you are looking for a true in-the-bush experience, this is it. Its quite a remote place and you definitely feel it.
   • enjoy0001. Venice, Italy 219 contributions. Top place to learn. This is a national hero monument in Ouaga 2000 in Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso, West Africa.
   • kingofpeppange. Peppange, Luxembourg 484 contributions. a lot of ... everything. The big Central Market is arguably the most interesting and exciting place to visit in Ouagadougou !

6. www.wikiwand.com › en › articlesOuagadougou - Wikiwand

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   Ouagadougou. Capital of Burkina Faso From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ouagadougou or Wagadugu (/ ˌwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː /, Mossi: [ˈwɔɣədəɣʊ], French: [waɡaduɡu]) is the capital of Burkina Faso, and the administrative, communications, cultural and economic centre of the nation.

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   Aug 5, 2021 · Discover the capital city of Burkina Faso, named after a Mossi kingdom, and its cultural and historical attractions. Learn about its futuristic monument, presidential palace, mosque, park and more.

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   What does Ouagadougou mean?

   • Ouagadougou or Wagadugu (/ ˌwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː /, Mossi: [ˈwɔɣədəɣʊ], French: [waɡaduɡu]) is the capital of Burkina Faso, and the administrative, communications, cultural and economic centre of the nation. It is also the country's largest city, with a population of 2,415,266 in 2019. The city's name is often shortened to Ouaga.

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   Where is Burkina Faso located?

   • The capital, Ouagadougou, is in the centre of the country and lies about 500 miles (800 km) from the Atlantic Ocean. Burkina Faso is bounded by Mali to the north and west, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, and Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo to the south.

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   Where is the French embassy in Burkina Faso?

   • Ouagadougou French embassy building, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Ouagadougou, the administrative capital and the seat of government, is a modern city where several companies have their headquarters. It is also the residence of the morho naba (“great lord”) of the Mossi and an important regional centre for international aid programs.

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   When did Ouagadougou become a city?

   • In 1919 the French made Ouagadougou the capital of the Upper Volta territory (basically the same area as contemporary Burkina Faso). In 1954 the railroad line from Ivory Coast reached the city. Ouagadougou's population doubled from 1954 to 1960 and has been doubling about every ten years since.

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9. beyondbabeesh.com › things-to-do-in-ouagadougou7 of the Absolute Best things to do in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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   You’ll find that, despite the scorching heat, this city has a ton of awesome cultural and artistic things to offer. Burkina Faso deeply values the arts and so any fan of West African culture will find plenty of valuable art and culture related things to do in Ouagadougou. Ok so here’s my list! 1.