Burkina Faso Mr Whipple Ms Mc Cann Government

Burkina Faso Mr. Whipple & Ms. Mc. Cann

Government Independence: Burkino Faso gained its independence from France on August, 5 1960 Government Type: Parliamentary Republic How are leaders chosen? Elections president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term) Current President: Blaise Compaore

Economy GDP Per Capita: $1, 200 (USD) Population Below Poverty Line: 46% Labor Force By Occupation: Agriculture 90% Unemployment Rate:

General Geography Burkina Faso Geography: Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa Burkina Faso’s three main rivers are the Mouhoun, the Nazinou, and the Nakambe, tributaries that form Ghana’s Volta River. Capital City's Absolute Location: Ouagadougo 12° 20'North and 1° 31'West

General Geography • Much of Burkina lies in the Sahel or the fringe of the Sahara. 1. The North is semi - desert except during the rainy season 2. The South is in the Savannah with high grasses and baobob trees • Wildlife includes: elephants, antelope, hippos, monkeys, crocodiles, lions and buffalo Bird and insect life is rich and

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