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.
Issued 1960: Animal Mask Series - 0.40 franc, Antelope Mask.
Issued 1960: Animal Mask Series - 0.50 franc, Antelope Mask.
Issued 1960: Animal Mask Series - 4 franc, Wart Hog Mask.
Issued 1963: Animal Mask Series - 5 franc, Monkey Mask.
Issued 1963: Flower Series - 0.50 franc,
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.
Issued 1963: Flower Series - 1 franc,
Oldenlandia grandiflora.
Issued 1960: Flower Series - 1.5 franc,
Portulaca grandiflora.
Issued 1963: Official Stamp - 5 franc,
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana).
Issued 1971: Butterfly Series - 1 franc,
African Emperor Moth (Gonimbrasia hecate).
Issued 1971: Butterfly Series - 2 franc,
Guineafowl Butterfly (Hamanumida daedalus).
Issued 1971: Butterfly Series - 3 franc,
Dot Underwing (Ophideres materna).
Issued 1971: Butterfly Series - 5 franc,
African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus).
Issued 1972: Domestic Animals Series - 5 franc, Donkey (Equus asinus asinus).
Issued 1972: Domestic Animals Series - 10 franc, Spur-winged Goose (Plectropterus gambensis).
Issued 1972: Domestic Animals Series - 50 franc, Zebu (Bos primigenius indicus).
Issued 1972: Domestic Animals Series - 65 franc, Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius).
Issued 1985: Reptile & Amphibians Series - 5 franc, Flapneck Chameleon (Chamaeleon dilepis ).
Issued 1985: Bicentenary of the birth of John J. Audubon Series - 500 franc, Common Flicker (Colaptes auratus).
Issued 1993: Wild Fruit Series - 300 franc, Karité is the French word for shea tree (Butyrospermum parkii).
Issued 1995: Bird Series - 750 franc, Yellow-crowned Bishop (Euplectes afer).