Capital: Ouagadougou

Population: 18,587,264 (estimated in 2015)

Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Official Language: French

Unofficial Languages: Native African languages

Main Religions: Islam, Christianity

Ethnic Groups: Mossi, Gurma, Fulani, Gurunsi, Bissa, Bobo, Senufo, Lobi, Dagara, Tuareg, Dioula

Largest Cities: Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Koudougou, Ouahigouya

Main Sport: Football, Cycling, Rugby, Basketball, Handball

Political System: Parliamentary Republic