Ouagadougou - Wikipedia
WebOuagadougou or Wagadugu (/ ˌ w ɑː ɡ ə ˈ d uː ɡ uː / WAH-gə-DOO-goo, Mossi: [ˈwɔɣədəɣʊ], French:) is the capital of Burkina Faso, and the administrative, communications, cultural and economic centre of the nation.
Ouagadougou | Burkina Faso, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 9, 2024 · Ouagadougou, capital and largest city of Burkina Faso, western Africa. It was the capital of the historic Mossi kingdom of Wagadugu (founded in the 15th century) and the seat of the morho naba (“great king”) of the Mossi people. Islam became the religion of the kings under Naba Dulugu (ruled 1796?–1825?).
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WebSep 20, 2017 · Things to Do in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: See Tripadvisor's 4,524 traveler reviews and photos of Ouagadougou tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Ouagadougou. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Ouagadougou – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebOuagadougou (pronounced: WA-ga-DOO-goo) is the capital of Burkina Faso and the nation's cultural and economic centre. Its name is informally shortened to Ouaga.
Must-see attractions Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - Lonely Planet
WebDiscover the best attractions in Ouagadougou including Moro-Naba Palace, Musée de la Musique, and National Museum.
10 Interesting Things to See and Do in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
WebAug 5, 2021 · Named after the 15th century Mossi kingdom of Wagadugu, Ouagadougou is Burkina Faso’s capital city, and by large extent its cultural and economic heart. Formerly the colonial administrative center of the French ruled Republic of Upper Volta, the city is still home to the Mossi tribal chief, aka Mogho Naba, who has been seamlessly reigning ...
Ouagadougou travel - Lonely Planet | Burkina Faso, Africa
WebOuagadougou. Burkina Faso, Africa. Ouaga, as it's affectionately dubbed, is a thriving, eclectic arts hub, with dance and concert venues, live bands, theatre companies, a busy festival schedule and beautiful handicrafts.
Ouagadougou - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebOuagadougou (/ ˌ w ɑː ɡ ə ˈ d uː ɡ uː /, is the capital of Burkina Faso. It is also the country's biggest city. In Ouagadougou, people mainly make clothing and food. Ouagadougou's mayor is chosen every five years. Ouagadougou is near the equator. It is always warm. In Ouagadougou, people speak French. Ouagadougou is one of the poorest ...
Ouagadougou | Encyclopedia.com
WebMay 21, 2018 · Ouagadougou Capital of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Founded in the late 11th century as capital of the Mossi empire, it remained the centre of Mossi power until captured by the French in 1896. Industries: handicrafts, textiles, food processing, groundnuts, vegetable oil. Pop. (2002 est.) 839,800.
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (15th century- ) • - Blackpast
WebNov 25, 2014 · Photo by Jeff Attaway (CC BY 2.0) Ouagadougou is the capital and largest city of Burkina Faso. The Mossi people settled Ouagadougou in the fifteenth century. During this period, the Mossi expanded their territorial reach through the region south of …
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