Sindou Peaks

Nestled in the southwestern region of Burkina Faso, the Sindou Peaks are an eroded sandstone formation rising 415 m above sea level, making them the second highest point in Burkina Faso. These peaks are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The diversity of habitats within their area makes them important for the region's biodiversity.

Thank you Alena!
Date: May 13

Ouagadougou Cathedral

Ouagadougou Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in the western or southern African countries. It took two years to complete this cathedral that has a Romanesque Basilica Style of Architecture, you’d mistake it for a European building except for its beautiful earthen color which gives it an African Feel as its exterior was constructed using red mud bricks. It also has a stone arch carve of the Virgin Mary. This church with no spire and steeples of different height has been standing since the 1930s and is a unique landmark of Burkina Faso.  

Thank you Taouvik!
Date: Sept 22

Réserve de Nazinga

This 97,000-hectare wildlife reserve, about 40km southwest of Pô near the Ghanaian border, has become a highlight on many a wildlife-lover’s itinerary. The park has antelope, monkeys, warthogs, crocodiles and plenty of birds, but elephants are the stars of the show.

Thank you Taouvik!
Date: Sept 20

Flags of the World - Burkina Faso

The flag of Burkina Faso was adopted in 1984. The flag uses the Pan-African colours of Ethiopia, reflecting both a break with the country's colonial past and its unity with other African ex-colonies. The red is also said to symbolize the revolution and the green the abundance of agricultural and natural riches. The yellow star placed over the red and green stripes represents the guiding light of the revolution.

Many thanks Taouvik!
Date: March 14