Burkina Faso was formerly known as Upper Volta. The name was changed in the year 1984 to Burkina Faso. It is a small landlocked country in Western Africa.
The following countries border Burkina Faso: Mali, Niger, Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo.
Through our fun educational worksheet, kids can learn about Burkina Faso's history and facts about its flag!