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Overview - Burkina Faso 
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- Capital:
- Ouagadougou
- Area:
- 274,200 km²
- Population:
- 13,902,972 (2006 estimate)
- Language(s):
- French (official), native languages of the Sudanic family.
- Religion(s):
- Muslim - 50%, indigenous beliefs - 40%, Christian (mostly Roman Catholic) - 10%.
- Ethnic Group(s):
- Mossi - 40%, Gurunsi, Senufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, Fulani
