Burkina Faso GuideBurkina Faso, formerly Upper Volta, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the south east, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the south west. HotelsFind hotels in Ouagadougou, Ouahigouya, Bobo-Dioulasso and more. OuagadougouOuagadougou is the capital of the West African nation of Burkina Faso. The dominant ethnicity is Mossi, but many other tribes are also represented. DoriDori is a town in North Burkina Faso Dori is located between two very large barrages. OuahigouyaOuahigouya is a large town in North Burkina Faso, near the Mali border. Ouahigouya was founded in 1757 and is the capital of Yatenga region. North Burkina FasoNorth Burkina Faso is the Sahelian region of Burkina Faso, along the border of Mali and Niger. Volta DeltaThe Volta Delta is the central region of Burkina Faso. soemthing Black Volta RegionThe Black Volta Region of Burkina Faso is in the southwest of the country. Bobo-DioulassoSomebody once said that “Bobos,” or those Burkinabe who have spent a significant amount of time in Bobo, and have adopted … East Burkina FasoEast Burkina Faso the arid, easternmost part of Burkina Faso. DédougouDedougou is a city in Burkina Faso. Mostly Jula speakers, but like most places here you can find most major ethnic groups and languages represented. BanforaBanfora is a city in Burkina Faso Banfora is greener than Bobo – and of course is home to the infamous Banfora Cascades.