Burkina Faso

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Religion in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is religiously diverse society with Islam being the dominant religion. According to recent census (2006) conducted by Government of Burkina Faso, 60.5% of the population adheres to Islam.

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Overview of Burkina Faso

Officially name: Burkina Faso

Capital: Ouagadougou

Largest city: Ouagadougou

Official language: French

Government: Semi-presidential republic

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Rivers of Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has three main rivers — the Black Volta, the Red Volta and the White Volta. Areas near rivers are affected by tsetse flies and simulium flies.This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name.