Population Today
The population of Burkina Faso is estimated at around 15 million distributed in 8317 cities and villages. Burkina Faso, has 13 regions managed by governors, 45 provinces run by high commissioners, 355 run by prefects and more than 350 rural communes departments. It should nevertheless be noted that the rating d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso border country houses an important Burkinabe diaspora estimated at about 3 million people. The presence of this diaspora in Côte d'Ivoire is mainly due to the transfer during the period of colonization, a labor for the work in the plantations of coffee and cacao. This workforce settled there and Cote d' Ivoire, has remained until recently a land of emigration to the Burkinabe. There is a slight predominance of women. Approximately 52 % of the population is female. The population is young, about 48 % of the population under 16. The population aged 65 and over is only 3.7% of the population.Religions
Burkina Faso is a secular state, multifaith. There are three major religious groups. Muslims (54.8%) , Animists (24.8%), Christians (21%), but nowadays the trend has many advanced But despite all Burkinabe remain animists.Climate & Vegetation
1 - The Burkina Faso is divided into three climatic regions : - The Sudanian zone, which occupies the southwest. This is the most humid with a rainy season that lasts six months and rainfall up to 1300 mm per year.
2 - The Sudano-Sahelian zone that stretches across central Burkina and is the country's largest climatic region (about ½ of the area of Burkina). The rainy season lasts from four to five months and rainfall is between 600 and 900mm per year.
3 - The Sahelian zone: this is the driest climate zone. It occupies the northern part of Burkina Faso. The precipitation may be less than 150 mm annually.
4 - Temperatures: whatever the time of year, temperatures are still above freezing.
Strengths and tourist areas:
6 - The area of the west, which includes the Hauts Ponds, waterfalls, Southwest and Mouhoun. This is the area of tourism and resort discoveries as consisting of many natural sites and many ancient traditions are still practiced . It counts several equally attractive as each other . Attractions (natural sites), waterfall Karfiguela, the tavern of Nasso, the pond Hippos Tingrela the Sindou Peaks, Mount Ténakourou, pool sacred Bobo-Dioulasso protective engineering and emblem of the city of Bobo- Dioulasso. (archaeological sites), Ruins Loropeni fish which have been listed as World Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO), June 26, 2009 in Seville (Spain), Cave Koro and the Mausoleums of Princess Guimbi Ouattara and Tiefo Amoro , railway station Bobo- Dioulasso Borodougou . ( architectural sites), buildings of Lobi, Dioulassoba mosque of Bobo-Dioulasso. In addition, the craftsmanship is much developed in this region. Pottery of Lobi , Dagara country weaving, bronze e Bobo -Dioulasso, Bolomakoté Musicians district of Bobo-Dioulasso where you can see the making of traditional instruments. The diversity of sites in West gives this region also enjoys a pleasant climate, great attractiveness. It adds the Ethnographic Museum Gaoua Obiré and sanctuaries of kings Gans.
7 - The Eastern Zone is the area of hunting tourism and vision par excellence. It is home to many national parks and reserves: Arly Park W shared between Benin, Niger and Burkina Faso with an area 235,000 ha for Burkinabè.les part Arly wildlife reserves and Pama part a set of partial or total reserves and forest reserves. Many African wildlife such as lions, hippos, hartebeest, buffalo, elephants, panthers, Cobs Buffon Cob défassas Cobas horse or antelope.
Cultural events
9 - Beyond the sites and species that can be seen in Burkina Faso, there are cultural dimensions that are very interesting. Cultural events of different ethnic groups in Burkina Faso are exceptional opportunities for discoveries of rich tourist heritage. As such there is the National Week of Culture ( CNS) , which takes place the last week of March in even years in Bobo- Dioulasso.10 - The Festival of Masks and arts Dédougou ( FESTIMA ) , it is a festival , which takes place in the
first week of March , which brings together all companies masks the South West.
11 - International Fair of Crafts Ouagadougou (SIAO ) became arguably the largest permanent event in the world of African crafts. It attracts exhibitors, buyers, collectors, decorators, visitors from Africa, Europe, America, and Asia. In addition to its commercial nature, SIAO has some cultural interest by the quality and variety of the exhibited works . SIAO is a biennial that takes place in even years alternating with the FESPACO.
12 - The Pan African Film Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO ). This festival of African cinema was created in 1969 in Ouagadougou by some passionate moviegoers. Its development and rapid notoriety led in 1972 to the creation of a state institution responsible for its organization and management.
13 - The annual festival flutes San Sawa, it takes place in a small village near Toma, held annually in the month of April. A festival dedicated to the expression of the traditional flute San.
14 - The festival of archery Gaoua in Lobi (LE FEST'ARC ). It is a festival, which has recently created the initiative of a group of associations of the Southwest, the event aims to promote a handy feature of the Lobi culture.
16. The festival of culture and arts Tiébélé. It is a festival of art and popular tradition, devoted to Kassena culture. It has been held since 2002 in late February early March. Highlights are archery, traditional music and dance ( Djongo ), Nagla theater and mural contest reserved for women, the representative of the architecture Kassena.
*written by guest writer tour guide Stephane Barro
Telephone: OO226 70 83 93 99 or 00226 75 53 72 45
Email: guidestephane1@yahoo.fr
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