Officially name: Burkina Faso
Capital: Ouagadougou
Largest city: Ouagadougou
Official language: French
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Southwest of Bobo Dioulasso is the town of Banfora, from where the impressive Karfiguéla Waterfalls can be seen, located 12km (3 miles) northwest of the town. Approximately 50km (31 miles) west of Banfora is the town of Sindou, the area where the extraordinary Sindou Rock Formations can be seen.
Health insurance is strongly recommended.