The third largest ethnic group is the Gurma people from Burkina Faso in the north, forming 3.1% of the population. Also present are the Mole from Burkina Faso, Dagomba people from Burkina Faso ...

The country does not have a tourist tax refund system. The geography of Burkina Faso is mostly flat, with vast savannas, semi-arid areas, and impressive rock formations in some regions.

Following the military takeover in Burkina Faso, regional analyst Paul Melly considers why West Africa is seeing a new wave of coups after democracy had seemingly become entrenched in the region.