Western Africa
Burkina Faso (BFA)
6 series · 30 pieces · 6 with images
0% of Burkina Faso pieces in collection (0 / 30)
Series complete 0 · partial 0 · wanted 6 · of 6 series
StatusCurrent state
CapitalOuagadougou
LanguageDioula, Bissa, Mooré
CurrencyWest African CFA franc
First emission5 March 1985
Scouting since1943
AssociationFédération Burkinabé du Scoutisme
The issuing authority
Burkina Faso issued its first postage stamps in 1920. They are produced by the national postal administration. The capital is Ouagadougou. Current issues are denominated in West African CFA franc.
Scouting
The national Scout organisation is Fédération Burkinabé du Scoutisme, with origins in 1943. It is the body recognised by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (member since 1972).
