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Burkina Faso Neighboring Countries

Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa (Africa), with its capital in Ouagadougou. The official language is French. The currency is West African CFA franc.

What are the neighboring countries of Burkina Faso? Burkina Faso shares land borders with 6 countries. These Burkina Faso neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Burkina Faso at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Burkina Faso neighboring countries are: Benin, Ghana, Togo, Niger, Mali and Ivory Coast. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Burkina Faso and its border countries. The map highlights Burkina Faso in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Burkina Faso

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso shares land borders with 6 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Burkina Faso?

The neighboring countries of Burkina Faso are: Benin, Ghana, Togo, Niger, Mali and Ivory Coast.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Burkina Faso?

Countries in Africa with 6 land borders: Central African Republic, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Cameroon, Libya, South Africa, Guinea, Mozambique, Chad.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Burkina Faso?

Countries in Africa with more than 6 land borders: Sudan, Zambia, Algeria, Niger, DR Congo, Tanzania, Mali.

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Burkina Faso?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 6 land borders: Mauritius, Senegal, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and 32 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Burkina Faso?

The capitals of countries bordering Burkina Faso are:
  • Benin: Porto-Novo
  • Ghana: Accra
  • Togo: Lomé
  • Niger: Niamey
  • Mali: Bamako
  • Ivory Coast: Yamoussoukro

What are the country codes of Burkina Faso's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Burkina Faso's neighbors are:
  • Benin: BJ (ISO 2) / BEN (ISO 3)
  • Ghana: GH (ISO 2) / GHA (ISO 3)
  • Togo: TG (ISO 2) / TGO (ISO 3)
  • Niger: NE (ISO 2) / NER (ISO 3)
  • Mali: ML (ISO 2) / MLI (ISO 3)
  • Ivory Coast: CI (ISO 2) / CIV (ISO 3)