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Name a country that is east of the US?

Any Old World Country will do...so...Burkina Faso.


What is the present name of the country formerly called Upper Volta?

Upper Volta was renamed Burkina Faso on 4 August 1984.


In which year did Burkina Faso change its name?

1984


What is the modern name of upper volta?

The modern name of Upper Volta is Burkina Faso.


Which country's capital is Ouagadougou?

Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso. It is the country's largest city. The name of this city is often shortened to Ouaga.


Which country was formerly known as 'Upper Volta'?

Burkina Faso was formerly known as Upper Volta before it changed its name in 1984.


Capital of burkina?

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. Its capital is Ouagadougou.


What country's name mean Land of honest people?

Burkina Faso


When did burkina faso change its name?

Burkina Faso changed its name from Upper Volta to Burkina Faso on August 4, 1984. The name means "land of honest people" in the local Mossi and Dioula languages. The renaming was part of a broader effort by then-President Thomas Sankara to promote national identity and unity following a revolution in the country.


What was another name for Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso was formerly known as Upper Volta. The name was changed in 1984 by then-President Thomas Sankara to reflect the country's commitment to anti-colonialism and African identity, with "Burkina" meaning "land of upright people" in Mossi and "Faso" meaning "father's house" in Dioula.


What are people from Burkina Faso called?

The citizens of Burkina Faso are known as Burkinabé