The History of Burkina Faso: Which nation Colonized Burkina Faso?

Dec 17, 2022
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Which nation Colonized Burkina Faso?

The historical backdrop of Burkina Faso incorporates the historical backdrop of different realms inside the country, like the Mossi realms, as well as the later French colonization of the region and its autonomy as the Republic of Upper Volta in 1960.

What was the provincial name for Burkina Faso?
Upper Volta

A previous French settlement, it acquired freedom as Upper Volta in 1960. The name Burkina Faso, and that signifies "Place where there is Ethical Individuals," was taken on in 1984. The capital, Ouagadougou, is in the focal point of the nation and lies around 500 miles (800 km) from the Atlantic Sea.
 
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