Sindou
Sindou is a town located in the province of Léraba in Burkina Faso. It is the capital of Léraba Province and the Sindou Department.
The region is known for the Pics de Sindou, a sharp sandstone geological formation. The town is a point of departure for visits to Mount Tenakourou, the highest peak in Burkina Faso.
The region is known for the Pics de Sindou, a sharp sandstone geological formation. The town is a point of departure for visits to Mount Tenakourou, the highest peak in Burkina Faso.
Map - Sindou
Map
Country - Burkina_Faso
Flag of Burkina Faso |
The largest ethnic group in Burkina Faso is the Mossi people, who settled the area in the 11th and 13th centuries. They established powerful kingdoms such as the Ouagadougou, Tenkodogo, and Yatenga. In 1896, it was colonized by the French as part of French West Africa; in 1958, Upper Volta became a self-governing colony within the French Community. In 1960, it gained full independence with Maurice Yaméogo as president. Throughout the decades post independence, the country was subject to instability, droughts, famines and corruption. Various coups have also taken place in the country, in 1966, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1987, and twice in 2022, in January and in September, as well as an attempt in 1989 and another in 2015.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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XOF | West African CFA franc | Fr | 0 |
ISO | Language |
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FR | French language |