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Burkina Faso  

Type

  • Geographical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Burkina Fasso
  • Upper Volta

Scope note

  • A republic in western Africa, south and east of MALI and west of NIGER. Its capital is Ouagadougou. It was formerly called Upper Volta until 1984.

History note

  • 1986; was UPPER VOLTA 1963-1985

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002050

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