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Neighboring Countries of Burkina Faso

Q: Which is the longest border of Burkina Faso?

The longest land border of Burkina Faso is with Mali (1,325 km); the shortest is with Togo (131 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Burkina Faso?

The land borders of Burkina Faso total 3,611 km. By number of neighbours Burkina Faso ranks #21 among 236 countries and territories.

Burkina Faso shares land borders with 6 countries: Mali (1,325 km), Niger (622 km), Ghana (602 km), Côte d'Ivoire (545 km), Benin (386 km) and Togo (131 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#21 of 236)

3,611 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

274,200

Area in km²

Burkina Faso
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Burkina Faso

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Burkina Faso citizens
Mali	1,325 km	Bamako	Visa-free
Niger	622 km	Niamey	Visa-free
Ghana	602 km	Accra	Visa-free
Côte d'Ivoire	545 km	Yamoussoukro	Freedom of movement
Benin	386 km	Porto-Novo	Visa-free · 90 days
Togo	131 km	Lome	Freedom of movement

Mali accounts for 37% of Burkina Faso's 3,611 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Burkina Faso

Location

Western Africa, north of Ghana

Area

274,200 km² — slightly larger than Colorado

Terrain

Mostly flat to dissected, undulating plains; hills in the west and southeast; occupies an extensive plateau with savanna that is grassy in the north and gradually gives way to sparse forests in the south

Climate

Three climate zones including a hot tropical savanna with a short rainy season in the southern half, a tropical hot semi-arid steppe climate typical of the Sahel region in the northern half, and small area of hot desert in the very north of the country bordering the Sahara Desert

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Tena Kourou 749 m. Lowest: Mouhoun (Black Volta) River 200 m. Mean elevation: 297 m.

Natural resources

Gold, manganese, zinc, limestone, marble, phosphates, pumice, salt

Natural hazards

Recurring droughts

Good to know

Landlocked savanna cut by the three principal rivers, the Black, Red, and White Voltas

Neighbours of Burkina Faso's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 6 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Burkina Faso

How many countries border Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso shares land borders with 6 countries: Mali (1,325 km), Niger (622 km), Ghana (602 km), Côte d'Ivoire (545 km), Benin (386 km) and Togo (131 km).

Which is the longest border of Burkina Faso?

The longest land border of Burkina Faso is with Mali (1,325 km); the shortest is with Togo (131 km).

Is Burkina Faso landlocked?

Yes. Burkina Faso has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Mali, Niger, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin and Togo.

How long are the land borders of Burkina Faso?

The land borders of Burkina Faso total 3,611 km. By number of neighbours Burkina Faso ranks #21 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Burkina Faso citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Burkina Faso citizens can visit 6 of 6 neighbouring countries visa-free: Mali, Niger, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin and Togo.

What is the highest point of Burkina Faso?

Tena Kourou 749 m. The lowest point is Mouhoun (Black Volta) River 200 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).