Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It covers an area of around 274,200 square kilometres (105,900 sq mi) and is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north; Niger to the east; Benin to the southeast; Togo and Ghana to the south; and Ivory Coast to the southwest. The July 2018 population estimate by the United Nations was 19,751,651. Burkina Faso is a francophone country, with French as the official language of government and business. Roughly 40% of the population speaks the Mossi language. Formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta (1958–1984), the country was renamed "Burkina Faso" on 4 August 1984 by then-President Thomas Sankara. Its citizens are known as Burkinabé. Its capital is Ouagadougou.
Burkina Faso has good relations with the European Union, African and certain Asian countries. France, the former colonial power, in particular, continues to provide significant aid and supports Compaoré's developing role as a regional powerbroker.
Ganzourgou is a province of Burkina Faso and is in Plateau-Central Region. The capital of Ganzourgou is Zorgho, which is along the road between Ouagadougou and Niamey, Niger. Other important localities in the province are Mogtédo and Méguet. The population of Ganzourgou in 2006 was 319,830.
Boulgou is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso and is in Centre-Est Region. The capital of Boulgou is Tenkodogo. The population of Boulgou in 2006 was 542,286.
Comoé is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, located in its Cascades Region. The capital of Comoé is Banfora. The population of Comoé was 400,534 in 2006.
Gnagna is one of the 45 provinces of Burkina Faso, and is in Est Region. The capital of Gnagna is Bogandé. The population of Gnagna in 2006 was 407,739.
As per Law No.40/98/AN in 1998, Burkina Faso adhered to decentralization to provide administrative and financial autonomy to local communities. Most of these, according to their individual articles, were implemented on 2 July 2001.
Babouli is a town in the Pella Department of Boulkiemdé Province in central western Burkina Faso. It has a population of 485.
Daboala is a town in the Pella Department of Boulkiemdé Province in central western Burkina Faso. It has a population of 1,462.
Goala, Burkina Faso is a town in the Pella Department of Boulkiemdé Province in central western Burkina Faso. It has a population of 3,981.
Godo, Pella is a town in the Pella Department of Boulkiemdé Province in central western Burkina Faso. It has a population of 1,549.
Kandaga is a village in the Pella Department of Boulkiemdé Province in central western Burkina Faso. It has a population of 509.
Kirguilounga is a town in the Pella Department of Boulkiemdé Province in central western Burkina Faso. It has a population of 1,357.
Nabziniguima is a town in the Pella Department of Boulkiemdé Province in central western Burkina Faso. It has a population of 923.
Pelbilin is a town in the Pella Department of Boulkiemdé Province in central western Burkina Faso. It has a population of 590.
Sarana, Pella is a town in the Pella Department of Boulkiemdé Province in central western Burkina Faso. It has a population of 1,774.
Somassi, Boulkiemdé is a village in the Pella Department of Boulkiemdé Province in central western Burkina Faso. It has a population of 965.
