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Ouagadougou
About Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso. This relaxed town with its broad tree-lined boulevards is situated in the middle of the country on the crossroads of ancient trade routes. The city is not much of a tourist attraction but certainly a friendly place to stay over.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Visit the Grande Marché
- The National Museum of Arts and Craft
- See the Moro Naba Palace
- Take a walk in the “Bangr-Weoogo” urban park
Highlights in the vicinity
Explore the environment of Ouagadougou, such as
- See Parc Animalier de Ziniare
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 1.2 Million (metropolitan area)
- Timezone: UTC (0)
- Weather: Hot during the rainy season from May to October with an average temperature of 30°C. December to January is colder with a minimum temperature of 19°C.
Local transport
- Taxis
- Walk
- Bike
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Ouagadougou Airport
- Train: connection to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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