Burkina Faso

Formerly known as Republic of Upper Volta (République De Haute-Volta), Burkina Faso is home to the Nazinga Game Ranch, known for its elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes.

Flora and Fauna

Burkina Faso’s landscapes include savannas, woodlands, and wetlands, supporting a variety of wildlife. The country is home to West African lions, elephants, and cheetahs, mainly found in protected areas like Arly National Park. Hippos inhabit the rivers, while patas monkeys and green monkeys roam the forests. Burkina Faso’s flora includes the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata), known for its massive trunk and long lifespan, and the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), whose nuts are used to produce shea butter. The néré tree (Parkia biglobosa), also called the African locust bean tree, is valued for its edible seeds, which are used in traditional cooking.

National Flora and Fauna

  • The White Stallion is the national animal.
  • The Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is the national tree.