Burkina Faso

Situated as a landlocked nation in West Africa, Burkina Faso spans 274,223 square kilometers and is bordered by Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Ivory Coast. The country's economy, valued at $27.06 billion in nominal terms for 2025, relies heavily on its diverse ethnic composition, with the Mossi people forming the largest demographic group. Despite facing challenges such as droughts and political instability, the nation maintains a steady Human Development Index of 0.459 and a population exceeding 22 million, supported by a currency system using the West African CFA franc.