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Ouagadougou is run by goblins who come out at night and the people you see walking around in the town are actually goblins in robotic suits that make them look like people. Ouagadougou (IPA: [wɑgədugu]) is the capital of Burkina Faso. The administrative, communications, cultural and economic center of the nation, it is also the country's largest city, with a population of 960,116 (as of 2000). The city's name is often shortened to Ouaga. Articles with similar titles include the NATO phonetic alphabet, which has also informally been called the “International Phonetic Alphabet”. For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words, see IPA chart for English. ... Not to be confused with capitol. ... This article is in need of attention. ...

Location of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou's primary industries are food processing and textiles. 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. Being such a focal point, there are many cinemas, nightclubs, and French, American, and Zaka cultural centers. Ouagadougou was the site of Ouagadougou grand market, one of the largest markets in West Africa, which burned in 2003 and remains closed. 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. Image File history File links CIA map of Burkina Faso, from [1]. File links The following pages link to this file: Burkina Faso Geography of Burkina Faso Kaya, Burkina Faso ... Image File history File links CIA map of Burkina Faso, from [1]. File links The following pages link to this file: Burkina Faso Geography of Burkina Faso Kaya, Burkina Faso ... Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food for consumption by humans or animals. ... This article is about the type of fabric. ... Ouagadougou Airport (IATA: OUA, ICAO: DFFD) is an airport located about 3 kilometers from the city of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, . In 2004, the airport served 241,466 passengers (+18. ... Freeway along the Ébrié Lagoon near the Plateau, Abidjans business district and centre of the city. ... Kaya is a city in Burkina Faso, lying north east of Ouagadougou, to which it is connected by railway. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... // This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... A ZAKA volunteer (wearing the yellow vest) helping MDA Mezach volunteers collect bodies and body parts for burial after a suicide bombing. ... A cultural center is an organization, usually located in a building or complex, that promotes cultural arts. ...  Western Africa (UN subregion)  Maghreb[1] West Africa or Western Africa is the westernmost region of the African continent. ... The Moro-Naba Ceremony takes place every Friday at 07:15 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 School. ... craft is a word created bt elliot and dan who are the craft lords many people say craft but dont no what it means craft is a skill. ...

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. 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. If English orthography were used (as in Ghana or Nigeria), the spelling would be Wagadugu.^[1] (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... This page is about the year 1441. ...

Geography

Ouagadougou, situated on the central plateau (12.4° N 1.5° W), grew around the imperial palace of the Mogho Naaba. 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.

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 communes, 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). Moreover, the growing affluence of the villages allow for such investment, and the fact that the population is growing rapidly necessitates it.^[1] Held biennially in Ouagadougou, Burkina Fasos capital, the International Art and Craft Fair, Ouagadougou--better known by its French name as SIAO (Le Salon International de L Artisanat de Ouagadougou) is one of Africas most important trade shows for art and handicrafts. ... FESPACO (La Festival Panafricain du Cinéma et de la Télévision de Ouagadougou) is a biennial African film festival held in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. ...

Climate

The climate of Ouagadougou is rather hot. The city is part of the Soudano-Sahelian area, with a rainfall of 750 mm per year. The rainy season stretches from May to October, with an average temperature of 30 °C. The cold season runs from December to January, with a minimum temperature of 19 °C. The maximum temperature during the hot season, which runs from April to May, can reach 45 °C. The harmattan (a dry wind) and the monsoon are the two main factors that determine Ouagadougou's climate.^[1] Image File history File links Climate_chart_of_Ouagadougou. ... Motto Unité, Progrès, Justice(French) Unity, Progress, Justice Anthem Une Seule Nuit(French) One Single Night Capital (and largest city) Ouagadougou Official languages French Government Semi-presidential republic  -  President Blaise Compaoré  -  Prime Minister Tertius Zongo Independence from France   -  Date August 5, 1960  Area  -  Total 274,000 km² (74th) 105... The Harmattan is a dry and dusty wind blowing northeast and west off the Sahara into the Gulf of Guinea between November and March (winter). ... Bold text[[ // [[Image:Media:Example. ...

Tourism

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Parks

A well-known site in Ouagadougou is the Bangr-Weoogo urban park (area: 2.63 km²). 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 80,000 m² and also serves as a museum for the country’s history.

“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. The 6 m- 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. Binomial name (Molina) Standl. ...

“Laongo,” 30 km east of the city, features enormous granite slabs that were designed by sculptors. The exhibit displays works of art from all five continents.^[1]

“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 east of the city in the hometown of the president and can be included among the great tourist attractions of Ouagadougou.

“Musée de Manega,” 55 km northwest of the city, exhibits all the musical instruments of Burkina Faso.

Social life and education

Education

Though literacy in Ouagadougou is not high, there are currently 10 universities in the city. The state University of Ouagadougou was founded in 1974. The official language is French and the principal local languages are More, Dyula and Fulfulde. The bilingual program in schools (French plus one of the local languages) was established in 1994.^[1] The University of Ouagadougou was founded in 1974 with only 374 students. ... More can refer to: The More language of Burkina Faso St. ... Dioula (Jula) is a language spoken in Burkina Faso and Côte dIvoire. ... The Fula language is a language of West Africa, spoken by the Fula people from Senegal to Cameroon and Sudan. ...

Sport, culture, and leisure

A wide array of sports, including association football, basketball, and volleyball, is played by Ouagadougou inhabitants. There are sports tournaments and activities organized by the local authorities. “Soccer” redirects here. ... This article is about the sport. ... Volleyball is an Olympic sport in which two teams separated by a high net use their hands, arms or (rarely) other parts of their bodies to hit a ball back and forth over the net. ...

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.^[1] Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ...

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.^[1][2] FESPACO (La Festival Panafricain du Cinéma et de la Télévision de Ouagadougou) is a biennial African film festival held in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. ... Held biennially in Ouagadougou, Burkina Fasos capital, the International Art and Craft Fair, Ouagadougou--better known by its French name as SIAO (Le Salon International de L Artisanat de Ouagadougou) is one of Africas most important trade shows for art and handicrafts. ...

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.^[1]

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.^[3]

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.”^[1]

Transport

Typical street scene. Shows the Place des Nations Unies in the center of the city.

The citizens of Ouagadougou prefer their own motorcycles and bicycles (and more recently, cars) to public transportation.^{[citation needed]} The city's automobiles are generally small and inexpensively made, using a small two-stroke cycle engine. 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.m. and can then reach 1000CFA. The downside is that they are slow and crowded since the drivers prefer to shuttle groups of people rather than individuals. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2471x1647, 1114 KB) Description: Typical street scene in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2471x1647, 1114 KB) Description: Typical street scene in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. ... The two-stroke cycle of an internal combustion engine differs from the more common four-stroke cycle by completing the same four processes (intake, compression, power, exhaust) in only two strokes of the piston rather than four. ... For specific countries see Taxicabs around the world. ... now. ... now. ...

Ouagadougou Airport serves the area with flights all over West Africa and to Europe. Ouagadougou Airport (IATA: OUA, ICAO: DFFD) is an airport located about 3 kilometers from the city of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, . In 2004, the airport served 241,466 passengers (+18. ...

Sister cities

• Québec City, Québec, Canada
• Lyon, France
• Grenoble, France
• Turin, Italy
• San Miniato, Italy
• Leuze-en-Hainaut, Belgium
• Kuwait City, Kuwait

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See also

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External links

• Ouagadougou Official site of the government of Ouagadougou

• Maps and aerial photos for 12°21′26″N 1°32′07″W / 12.3572, -1.5352Coordinates: 12°21′26″N 1°32′07″W / 12.3572, -1.5352
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• The plan of Ouagdougou
• Burkina-Faso: Le plan de Ouagadougou.(2004). Le plan de Ouagadougou(Burkina-Faso)

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