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Burkina Faso is a landlocked nation in West Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the south east, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d`Ivoire to the south west. Formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta, it was renamed on August 4, 1984 by President Thomas Sankara to mean "the land of upright people" in Moré and Dioula, the major native languages of the country. Literally, "Burkina" may be translated, "men of integrity," from the Moré language, and "Faso" means "father`s house" in Dioula. Independence from France came in 1960. Governmental instability during the 1970s and 1980s was followed by multiparty elections in the early 1990s. Several hundred thousand farm workers migrate south every year to Côte d`Ivoire and Ghana in search of paid labour. The inhabitants of Burkina Faso are known as Burkinabé (pronounced [burkiːnəˈbeː]).

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Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Burkina Faso
Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?i=bfa

Lonely Planet - World Guide: Burkina Faso
Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of this West Africa country.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/burkina-faso/

The Africa Guide - Burkina Faso
Provides visitor information along with background material on the people and their culture including their music, cuisine, festivals, arts and crafts.
http://www.africaguide.com/country/bfasso/

US State Department - Burkina Faso Consular Information Sheet
Offers Background Notes and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1075.html

World66.com - Burkina Faso
Travel guide covers sights, excursions and nightlife.
http://www.world66.com/africa/burkinafaso/

Yahoo! Travel - Burkina Faso
Directory and information about hotels, attractions and cities with maps, pictures and travel advice.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-473666-burkina_faso_vacations-i

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