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Quiz about Lesser Known Countries Burkina Faso

Lesser Known Countries: Burkina Faso Quiz

Here is a quiz on one of the lesser-known countries, Burkina Faso. Enjoy! :)(Note: All information is gained from the CIA website in the "World Fact Book" section.)

A multiple-choice quiz by Legend007. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Legend007

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
119,690

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the capital of Burkina Faso? Hint

Koudougou

Bobo Dioulasso

Ouagadougou

Djibo

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the official language of Burkina Faso? Hint

Egyptian

German

French

English

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the official currency of Burkina Faso? Hint

Deutsche mark

American Dollar

Pound Sterling

Communaute Financiere Africaine franc

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the colour of the star in the centre of the national flag? Hint

Black

Red

Yellow

Blue

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Question 5 of 10

5. As of 2002, which of these was one of Burkina Faso's main export commodities? Hint

Wheat

Silver

Gold

Coal

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did Burkina Faso gain its independence? Hint

1960

1980

1970

1990

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Question 7 of 10

7. True or False: Burkina Faso has a navy force.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Burkina Faso's most prominent natural hazard? Hint

Flooding

Drought

Cyclones

Monsoon Rains

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Question 9 of 10

9. Burkina Faso shares its borders with how many countries? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What continent is Burkina Faso located in? Hint

Europe

South America

Asia

Africa

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital of Burkina Faso?

Answer: Ouagadougou

Ouagadougou has a population of 442,423 (2000) and it is the largest city in Burkina Faso. Ouagadougou was probably founded in the 1100's. French forces captured the city in 1896. Ouagadougou grew little until 1954, when a railway connected the city with Bobo Dioulasso and the Ivory Coast. Since then, many people have moved to the city in search of work.

2. What is the official language of Burkina Faso?

Answer: French

Since Burkina Faso was colonised by France, the official language is French.

3. What is the official currency of Burkina Faso?

Answer: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc

Communaute Financiere Africaine francs (XOF) are worth per US dollar - 742.79 (January 2002).

4. What is the colour of the star in the centre of the national flag?

Answer: Yellow

The national flag has two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a yellow five-pointed star in the centre. The flag uses the popular pan-African colours of Ethiopia.

5. As of 2002, which of these was one of Burkina Faso's main export commodities?

Answer: Gold

Cotton, animal products and gold are Burkina Faso's main export commodities.

6. In what year did Burkina Faso gain its independence?

Answer: 1960

Burkina Faso, formerly Upper Volta, gained its independence from France on 5 August 1960.

7. True or False: Burkina Faso has a navy force.

Answer: False

Burkina Faso is landlocked so there is no need for a navy.

8. What is Burkina Faso's most prominent natural hazard?

Answer: Drought

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country south of the Sahara Desert, so water is quite important. There is a dry season from November to March, a dry windy season lasting until May, and a rainy season from June to October.

9. Burkina Faso shares its borders with how many countries?

Answer: 6

Burkina Faso shares its borders with: Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana and C�te D'Ivoire.

10. What continent is Burkina Faso located in?

Answer: Africa

Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa.

Source: Author Legend007

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