Burkina Faso
The landlocked country, Burkina Faso, has suffered from recurring droughts.It also has significant reserves of gold, but cotton is the economic mainstay for many Burkinabes.
| Source: World Statistics Pocket Book - United Nations | ||
| Summary Statistics | ||
| Full Name | Burkina Faso | |
| Region | Western Africa | |
| Capital | Ouagadougou | |
| Surface Area | 274,200 sq km (105,870 sq miles) | |
| Population | 17.4 million (UN, 2012) | |
| Major Languages | French, indigenous languages | |
| Major Religion | Indigenous beliefs, Islam, Christianity | |
| Currency | CFA Franc (XOF) | |
| Main Exports | Cotton, animal products, gold | |
| International Dialing Code | +226 | |
| Economic Indicators | ||
| GDP (Million Current US $) | 2011 | 10,095 |
| GDP – Growth Rate at Constant 2005 prices (Annual %) | 2011 | 5.1 |
| GDP per Capita (Current US $) | 2011 | 595.0 |
| Gross Fixed Capital Formation (% of GDP) | 2011 | 23.0 |
| BOP – Current Account (Million US $) | 2011 | ... |
| CPI (2000 = 100) | 2011 | 135 |
| Labor force participation, adult female pop. (%) | 2011 | 77.5 |
| Labor force participation, adult male pop. (%) | 2011 | 90.4 |
| Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) | 2011 | 3.0 |
| Exports (Million US$) | 2011 | 2,312.4 |
| Imports (Million US$) | 2011 | 2,406.4 |
| Major trading partners (% of exports) | 2011 | Switzerland (69.2), South Africa (10.3), Singapore (4.7) |
| Major trading partners (% of imports) | 2011 | France (12.1), Côte d'Ivoire (10.7), China (9.8) |
| Social Indicators | ||
| Population growth rate (Average annual %) | 2010-2015 | 3.0 |
| Urban population growth rate (Average annual %) | 2010-2015 | 6.0 |
| Rural population growth rate (Average annual %) | 2010-2015 | 1.8 |
| Urban population (%) | 2012 | 27.4 |
| Life expectancy at birth (Females and Males, years) | 2010-2015 | 57.0/55.0 |
| Infant mortality rate (Per 1 000 live births) | 2010-2015 | 71.0 |
| Fertility rate, total (Live births per woman) | 2010-2015 | 5.8 |
| Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) | 2006-2012 | 4.0 |
| Environment | ||
| Threatened species | 2012 | 27 |
| Forested area (% of land area) | 2010 | 21.0 |
| CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) | 2009 | 1,667/0.1 |