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ECONOMY
Burkina Faso has a high
population density, is landlocked, has a fragile soil, lacks natural
wealth and the heart of the economy, agriculture is vulnerable to the
rains. All these reasons have put it in the list of some of the poorest
nations in the world. Unprofitable government-controlled corporations
dominate the industry. The African Franc devalued in January 1994 after
which conjunction with international agencies with regards to
development programmes has resulted in exports and economic growth.
continued low inflation, reduction in the trade deficit, and reforms
designed to encourage private investment. are essentiial to maintain
this progress shown in 2001-2002.
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| Location: |
Western Africa, north of Ghana |
| Geographic
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13 00 N, 2 00 W |
| Area: |
total: 274,200 sq km
land: 273,800 sq km
water: 400 sq km |
The international time
zone is Greenwich - 1
The international dialling code is +226.
From June
1995, visas are compulsory for entry into Burkina
Faso. You can fly to this country by Air Afrique, Air
France or Sabena ailrines. |
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