Rahim Tabet | Februari 09, 2016 |
Africa
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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso (country of honest people) is a country in Africa which borders Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger and Togo. Burkina Faso has been independent from France since 1960. The capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou. A number of major cities in Burkina Faso: Bobo Dioulasso, Koudougou, Banfora and Ouahigouya.
Burkina Faso is a poor country and the majority of the inhabitants depend on agriculture. Several organizations have run projects to provide a better life to the children from Burkina Faso. The country is well developed in the field of culture. Particularly in the fields of music, dance, theater and film. Burkina Faso is also known worldwide for its architecture. Many buildings have been used a lot of color, paintings, unusual shapes, mosaic and wooden poles.
Official Name: Republic of Burkina Faso
Continent: Africa
Area: 274,000 km²
Capital: Ouagadougou
Population: 15,730,977 inhabitants (2010)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 749 m (Tena Kourou)
Distance (Amsterdam - Ouagadougou): 4.472 km
Flight Duration: about 7 hours
Travel advice
Availability: advises against all travel to certain areas in Burkina Faso.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
November, December, January and February are the best months to travel to Burkina Faso. This avoids the extremely hot season, rainy season and can also least likely to sandstorms, which, incidentally, are rare.
Ttavel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Burkina Faso. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Burkina Faso generally has a sunny, hot and dry climate. Temperatures soar in summer to 45 degrees. In the winter months the temperatures drop to around 20 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Burkina Faso can be found on our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Burkina Faso can be found on Climate Info.
Language
French is the official language in Burkina Faso. The most spoken language is More, which is spoken by approximately 40% of the population. In addition, there are about 70 local languages.
Want free or from French translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon departure from Burkina Faso.
A visa is required. You can apply online or in person at the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Mali (also for Burkina Faso): mali.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Burkina Faso in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Consulate of Burkina Faso in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For a visit to Burkina Faso, it is mandatory to let you vaccinate against yellow fever.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Burkina Faso is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money and Money
In Burkina Faso, is paid by the CFA franc (XOF).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Burkina Faso can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Burkina Faso two hours earlier.
During our winter season is in Burkina Faso, one hour earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Burkina Faso can be found on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Burkina Faso, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within Burkina Faso provide directions.
Electricity
In Burkina Faso, you can use a Dutch flat plug.
A round plug must have a cutout for the earth pin present in the outlet. You need a travel adapter if your plug does not have such a recess.
More information on electricity in Burkina Faso can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 306 333 (Ouagadougou) 981 233 (Bobo Dioulasso)
- Fire: 18 (Ouagadougou, Bobo Dioulasso)
- Ambulance: 306 074 (Ouagadougou) 970 009 or 970 010 (Bobo Dioulasso)
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Burkina Faso can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Burkina Faso visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Burkina Faso end in .bf.
Official website of Burkina Faso: gouvernement.gov.bf.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Burkina Faso 00226 or +226.
Would you call use or +31 0031 from Burkina Faso to Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Burkina Faso.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Burkina Faso.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Burkina Faso available at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Burkina Faso? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Burkina Faso, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Burkina Faso?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Burkina Faso earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Burkina Faso can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Burkina Faso can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Burkina Faso.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drink at all ages.
- Alcohol and traffic: No maximum BAC.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Burkina Faso is one of the world's poorest countries?
... Burkina Faso is the leading cotton producer in Africa?
... A school week in Burkina Faso last Monday to Saturday?
... 60% of the population of Burkina Faso Muslim?
Official Name: Republic of Burkina Faso
Continent: Africa
Area: 274,000 km²
Capital: Ouagadougou
Population: 15,730,977 inhabitants (2010)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 749 m (Tena Kourou)
Distance (Amsterdam - Ouagadougou): 4.472 km
Flight Duration: about 7 hours
Travel advice
Availability: advises against all travel to certain areas in Burkina Faso.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
November, December, January and February are the best months to travel to Burkina Faso. This avoids the extremely hot season, rainy season and can also least likely to sandstorms, which, incidentally, are rare.
Ttavel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Burkina Faso. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Burkina Faso generally has a sunny, hot and dry climate. Temperatures soar in summer to 45 degrees. In the winter months the temperatures drop to around 20 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Burkina Faso can be found on our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Burkina Faso can be found on Climate Info.
Language
French is the official language in Burkina Faso. The most spoken language is More, which is spoken by approximately 40% of the population. In addition, there are about 70 local languages.
Want free or from French translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon departure from Burkina Faso.
A visa is required. You can apply online or in person at the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Mali (also for Burkina Faso): mali.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Burkina Faso in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Consulate of Burkina Faso in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For a visit to Burkina Faso, it is mandatory to let you vaccinate against yellow fever.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Burkina Faso is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money and Money
In Burkina Faso, is paid by the CFA franc (XOF).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Burkina Faso can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Burkina Faso two hours earlier.
During our winter season is in Burkina Faso, one hour earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Burkina Faso can be found on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Burkina Faso, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within Burkina Faso provide directions.
Electricity
In Burkina Faso, you can use a Dutch flat plug.
A round plug must have a cutout for the earth pin present in the outlet. You need a travel adapter if your plug does not have such a recess.
More information on electricity in Burkina Faso can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 306 333 (Ouagadougou) 981 233 (Bobo Dioulasso)
- Fire: 18 (Ouagadougou, Bobo Dioulasso)
- Ambulance: 306 074 (Ouagadougou) 970 009 or 970 010 (Bobo Dioulasso)
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Burkina Faso can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Burkina Faso visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Burkina Faso end in .bf.
Official website of Burkina Faso: gouvernement.gov.bf.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Burkina Faso 00226 or +226.
Would you call use or +31 0031 from Burkina Faso to Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Burkina Faso.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Burkina Faso.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Burkina Faso available at Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Burkina Faso? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Burkina Faso, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Burkina Faso?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Burkina Faso earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Burkina Faso can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Burkina Faso can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Burkina Faso.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drink at all ages.
- Alcohol and traffic: No maximum BAC.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Burkina Faso is one of the world's poorest countries?
... Burkina Faso is the leading cotton producer in Africa?
... A school week in Burkina Faso last Monday to Saturday?
... 60% of the population of Burkina Faso Muslim?
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