Burkina faso

Country Name: Burkina Faso

Capital City: Ouagadougou

Population: 13,902,972

Population Growth: 3% (2006)

Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF)

Languages: French (official)

Area: 274,200 sq km

Inflation Rate: 4% (2006 est.)

Unemployment Rate: NA%

Domain extension: .bf

BURKINA FASO MAIN

Tiébélé is located approximately 150 km south of Ouagadougou. Visitor are encouraged to organize their visit through the Association pour le développement de Tiébélé. The guided visit offers insight on the culture, architecture and lifestyle of the villagers. Houses are painted by the village women to represent scenes and events in a stylized and colourful manner. The village is in the process of being recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.