Burkina Faso is a landlocked country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. The capital city is Ouagadougou, which serves as the political, cultural, and economic center of the country. The country has a diverse population of over 20 million people, with various ethnic groups, including the Mossi, Gourmantché, and Lobi. Burkina Faso is known for its rich cultural heritage, including traditional music, dance, and art, as well as its agricultural economy, which relies heavily on crops like sorghum and millet.