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| Nickname: Ouaga | |
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| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Region | Centre Region |
| Province | Kadiogo |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Simon Compaoré |
| Area | |
| - Metro | 1,083 sq mi (2,805 km²) |
| Population (2006-Dec-09) | |
| - City | 1,181,702 |
| - Urban | 1,181,702 |
| - Metro | 1,523,980 |
| - Metro Density | 1,406. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. Burkina Faso (bɚˌkiːnəˈfɑːsoʊ burr-KEE-na FAH-soh) also known by its short-form name Burkina, is a Landlocked nation in West Africa Centre is one of Burkina Faso 's 13 administrative regions. The population of Centre was 1523980 in 2006 Kadiogo is a province of Burkina Faso, located in its Centre Region. Simon Compaoré (born September 19, 1952) is the mayor of Ouagadougou. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central 4/sq mi (543/km²) |
Ouagadougou (IPA: /ˌwɑgəˈduːguː/, Mossi IPA: [wɑgədəgə]) is the capital of Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso (bɚˌkiːnəˈfɑːsoʊ burr-KEE-na FAH-soh) also known by its short-form name Burkina, is a Landlocked nation in West Africa The administrative, communications, cultural and economic center of the nation, it is also the country's largest city, with a population of 1,181,702 (as of 2006)[1]. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The city's name is often shortened to Ouaga.
Ouagadougou's primary industries are food processing and textiles. Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw Ingredients into Food or to transform food into other forms for consumption by A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. It is served by an international airport, rail links to Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire and to Kaya in the north of Burkina, and a highway to Niamey, Niger. Ouagadougou Airport is an Airport located in the centre of the city of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. Abidjan is the largest city and former Capital of Côte d'Ivoire ( Ivory Coast) Côte d'Ivoire (ˌkoʊt divˈwɑː(r ' in English, kot diˈvwaʀ in French) or Ivory Coast, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a Kaya is the eighth largest city in Burkina Faso, lying north east of Ouagadougou, to which it is connected by railway Niamey, Population 674950 (2002 census is the Capital of Niger. Niger ( or /ˈnaɪdʒɚ/) officially the Republic of Niger, is a Landlocked country in Western Africa, named after the Niger River. Being such a focal point, there are many cinemas, nightclubs, and French, American, and Zaka cultural centers. Cinemaaustraliajpg|thumb|A movie theater in Australia ]]A movie theater, movie theatre, picture theatre or cinema is a venue A nightclub (or "night club" or "club" is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark Ouagadougou was the site of Ouagadougou grand market, one of the largest markets in West Africa, which burned in 2003 and remains closed. West Africa or Western Africa is the Westernmost Region of the African Continent. Other attractions include the National Museum of Burkina Faso, the Moro-Naba Palace (site of the Moro-Naba Ceremony), the National Museum of Music, and several craft markets. The Moro-Naba Ceremony takes place every Friday at 0715 in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. The National Museum of Music is located in Ouagadougou, ( Burkina Faso) in a two-story building on Oubritenga Avenue on the south side of the Phillipe Zinda Kabore A craft is a Skill, especially involving practical arts. It may refer to a Trade or particular art
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History
The name Ouagadougou goes back to the 15th century when the Yonyonse and the Ninsi tribes inhabited the area. They were in constant conflict until 1441 when Wubri, a Yonyonse hero and an important figure in Burkina Faso’s history, led his tribe to victory. Burkina Faso (bɚˌkiːnəˈfɑːsoʊ burr-KEE-na FAH-soh) also known by its short-form name Burkina, is a Landlocked nation in West Africa He then renamed the area from “Kumbee-Tenga,” as the Ninsi had called it, to “Wogodogo,” meaning "where people get honor and respect. " Ouagadougou is a corruption of Wogodogo. The spelling of the name Ouagadougou is derived from the French orthography common in former French African colonies. French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people If English orthography were used (as in Ghana or Nigeria), the spelling would be Wagadugu. [2]
Geography
Ouagadougou, situated on the central plateau (12. 4° N 1. 5° W), grew around the imperial palace of the Mogho Naaba. The Mogho Naba (also Moro Naba) is King of the Mossi, an ethnic group in Burkina Faso. Being an administrative center of colonial rule, it became an important urban center in the post-colonial era. First the capital of the Mossi Empire and later of Upper Volta and Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou became a veritable communal center in 1995. The Mossi Kingdoms, sometimes mistakenly referred to as the Mossi Empire were a trio of powerful states in modern-day Burkina Faso.
Government
The first municipal elections were held in 1956. Ouagadougou is governed by a mayor, who is elected for a five-year term, two senior councilors, and 90 councilors.
The city is divided into five arrondissements, consisting of 30 sectors, which are subdivided into districts. Districts of Ouagadougou include Gounghin, Kamsaoghin, Koulouba, Moemmin, Niogsin, Paspanga, Peuloghin, Bilbalogho, and Tiendpalogo. Seventeen villages comprise the Ouagadougou metropolitan area, which is about 219. 3 km².
The population of this metropolitan area is estimated to be 1,200,000 inhabitants, 48% of which are men and 52% women. The rural population is about 5% and the urban population about 95% of the total, and the density is 6,249 inhabitants per square kilometer, according to 1997 statistics.
Concerning city management, the communes of Ouagadougou have made the decision to invest in huge projects. This is largely due to the fact that Ouagadougou constitutes a 'cultural centre' by merit of holding the SIAO (International Arts and Crafts fair) and the FESPACO (Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou). Held biennially in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 's capital the International Art and Craft Fair Ouagadougou --better known by its French name as SIAO ( The Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou ( Festival panafricain du cinéma et de la télévision de Ouagadougou or FESPACO) is the largest African Moreover, the growing affluence of the villages allow for such investment, and the fact that the population is growing rapidly necessitates it. [2]
| Arrondissement | Population (Census 2006)[1] |
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| Baskuy | 180,512 |
| Bogodogo | 374,473 |
| Boulmiougou | 366,182 |
| Nongremassom | 188,329 |
| Sig-Noghin | 163,859 |
Climate
The climate of Ouagadougou is rather hot. Burkina Faso (bɚˌkiːnəˈfɑːsoʊ burr-KEE-na FAH-soh) also known by its short-form name Burkina, is a Landlocked nation in West Africa The city is part of the Soudano-Sahelian area, with a rainfall of 750 mm (30 in) per year. The rainy season stretches from May to October, with an average temperature of 30 °C (86 °F). The cold season runs from December to January, with a minimum temperature of 19 °C (66 °F). The maximum temperature during the hot season, which runs from April to May, can reach 45 °C (113 °F). The harmattan (a dry wind) and the monsoon are the two main factors that determine Ouagadougou's climate. The Harmattan is a dry and dusty West African Trade wind. It blows south from Sahara into the Gulf of Guinea between the end of November and the A monsoon is a seasonal prevailing wind which lasts for several months [2]
Tourism
Parks
A well-known site in Ouagadougou is the Bangr-Weoogo urban park (area: 2. 63 km² (1 sq mi)). Before colonialism, it belonged to the Mosse chiefs. Considering it a sacred forest, many went there for traditional initiations or for refuge. The French colonists, disregarding its local significance and history, established it as a park in the 1930s. In 1985, renovations were done in the park. In January 2001, the park was renamed “Parc Urbain Bangr-Weoogo,” meaning "the urban park of the forest of knowledge. " Because of the many changes, new regulations have been put in place along with a new set of objectives for the park.
Another notable park in Ouagadougou is the “L’Unité Pédagogique,” which shelters animals in a semi-free state. This botanic garden/biosphere system stretches over 8 hectares (20 acres) and also serves as a museum for the country’s history. Explanation The hectare is commonly used in most countries around the world especially in domains concerned with land planning and management such as Agriculture, The acre is a unit of Area in a number of different systems including the imperial and U
“Jardin de l’amitié Ouaga-Loudun” (Garden of Ouaga-Loudun Friendship), with a green space that was renovated in 1996, is a symbol of the twin-city relationship between Ouagadougou and Loudun in France. It is situated in the center of the city, near the “Nation Unies’ crossroads. ”
Other sites
“Naba Koom” is a statue depicting a woman handling a calabash to pour water. Ouagadougou Cathedral or Cathedrale-Ouagadougou is a Cathedral in Ouagadougou. The calabash or African bottle gourd (not to be confused with the Calabaza) is a Vine grown for its fruit which can either be harvested young and used The 6-metre (20 ft) high-statue which faces the railway station, welcomes travellers into Ouaga. The place bears the name of an important chief in Burkina Faso’s history.
“Laongo,” 30 km (19 mi) east of the city, features enormous granite slabs that were designed by sculptors. The exhibit displays works of art from five continents. [2]
“La Place du Grand Lyon” is a monument that reflects the relationship between Burkina Faso’s capital and Lyon in France. It is located near the French cultural Center George Melies and features an imposing lion.
A zoo called “Parc Animalier de Ziniaré” is located 30 km (19 mi) east of the city in the hometown of the president and can be included among the great tourist attractions of Ouagadougou.
- National Museum of Music- exhibits all the musical instruments of Burkina Faso. The National Museum of Music is located in Ouagadougou, ( Burkina Faso) in a two-story building on Oubritenga Avenue on the south side of the Phillipe Zinda Kabore
- “Musée de Manega,” 55 km (34 mi) northwest of the city,
Social life and education
Education
Though literacy in Ouagadougou is not high, there are currently 10 universities in the city. Musée de Manega or Manega Museum is a Museum located 55 km (34 mi northwest of the city Ouagadougou, in the village of Manega, Burkina The state University of Ouagadougou was founded in 1974. Founded in 1974 the University of Ouagadougou is located in the area of Zogona in Ouagadougou. The official language is French and the principal local languages are More, Dyula and Fulfulde. The Fula language is a language of West Africa, spoken by the Ful{{IPA|ɓ}}e (Fula or Fulani people from Senegambia and Guinea to The bilingual program in schools (French plus one of the local languages) was established in 1994. [2]
Sport, culture, and leisure
A wide array of sports, including association football, basketball, and volleyball, is played by Ouagadougou inhabitants. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m Volleyball is an Olympic team sport in which two teams of 6 active players (5 normal players and one 'libero' are separated by a net that is usually four feet There are sports tournaments and activities organized by the local authorities.
There are a number of cultural and art venues, such as the Maison du Peuple and Salle des Banquets, in addition to performances of many genres of music, including traditional folk music, modern music, and rap. Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with [2]
Art and crafts
Several international festivals and activities are organized within the municipality, such as FESPACO (Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou), which is Africa's largest festival of this type, SIAO (International Art and Craft Fair), FESPAM (Pan-African Music Festival), FITMO (International Theatre and Marionnette Festival) and FESTIVO. The Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou ( Festival panafricain du cinéma et de la télévision de Ouagadougou or FESPACO) is the largest African Held biennially in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 's capital the International Art and Craft Fair Ouagadougou --better known by its French name as SIAO ( [2][3]
Practical information
Communications and media
Communications and media contribute significantly to the development of Ouagadougou. Local state-funded media have been boosted, as city council members are trying to address problems, such as poor health care, prostitution, low literacy, and high criminality rates. To tackle these issues, the population's awareness needs to be raised. As a result, the media's importance is increased. [2]
Hotels and restaurants
There has been a recent increase in the quality of hotels and restaurants, and there are now a great number of four- and five-star hotels available. [4]
Health
Ouagadougou has both state and private hospitals. The two state hospitals in the city are the Centre hospitalier national Yalgado Ouedraogo (CHNYO) and the Centre hospitalier national pédiatrique Charles de Gaulle (CHNP-CDG), but there are also a large number of private hospitals and additional health infrastructure. Despite that, the local population still largely trusts more-traditional local medicine and the “pharmacopée. ”[2]
Transport
The citizens of Ouagadougou prefer their own motorcycles and bicycles (and more recently, cars) to public transportation. The city's automobiles are generally small and inexpensively made, using a small two-stroke cycle engine. The two-stroke Internal combustion engine differs from the more common Four-stroke engine by completing the same four processes (intake compression combustion exhaust Ouagadougou's citizens also travel in readily available green cabs, which take their passengers anywhere in town for 200 to 400 CFA, but the price is higher after 10:00 p. A taxicab, also taxi or cab, is a type of Public transport for a single passenger or small group of passengers typically for a non-shared ride The CFA franc (in French: franc CFA, "céfa" or just franc colloquially is a currency used in twelve formerly French -ruled m. and can then reach 1000CFA. The CFA franc (in French: franc CFA, "céfa" or just franc colloquially is a currency used in twelve formerly French -ruled The downside is that they are slow and crowded since the drivers prefer to shuttle groups of people rather than individuals.
Ouagadougou Airport serves the area with flights all over West Africa and to Europe. Ouagadougou Airport is an Airport located in the centre of the city of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso.
Sister cities
Québec City, Québec, Canada
Lyon, France- Grenoble, France
Turin, Italy- San Miniato, Italy
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Leuze-en-Hainaut, Belgium
Kuwait City, Kuwait
References
- ^ a b National 2006 census preliminary results [1]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Commune Ouagadougou. Quebec City ( French: Ville de Québec, or simply Québec) (kwɨˈbɛk or /keˈbɛk/ is the Capital of the Canadian province Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page ||-||} Lyon, also known as Lyons in English is a city in east-central France. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Grenoble is a city and commune in south-east France situated at the foot of the Alps where the Drac joins the Isère River. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest San Miniato is a town and commune in the Province of Pisa, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Leuze-en-Hainaut is a Walloon municipality of Belgium located in the province of Hainaut. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Kuwait City ( Arabic: مدينة الكويت Transliteration: Madīnat al-Kūwait) is the Capital and largest The State of Kuwait ( دولة الكويت IPA [dawlatt̪ alkuwajt̪]) is a sovereign Arab Emirate on the coast of the Persian Gulf, enclosed (2005). Mairie de ouagadougou. Retrieved March 19,2006 from http://www.mairie-Ouaga.bf
- ^ La Girafe. (2004). Ouaga-ca-bouge. Retrieved March 19, 2006 from http://www.Ouaga-ca-bouge.net
- ^ routard. com. (2006). Burkina-Faso. Retrieved March 26,2006 from http://www.routard.com
External links
- Ouagadougou Official site of the government of Ouagadougou
- Ouagadougou is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Ouagadougou travel guide from Wikitravel
- The plan of Ouagdougou
- Burkina-Faso: Le plan de Ouagadougou.(2004). Le plan de Ouagadougou(Burkina-Faso)
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