Burkina Faso is an ancient civilization in West Africa, with about 60 different tribes. The Moxi nationality is the main ethnic group in this country. It was originally named as Shangwote, and was changed to Burkina faso in 1984, which means "country of gentlemen", combining the two main local languages of Moxi and FASO in Bambara.
The Historical Evolution of Burkina Faso
In the 9th century, Moxi Kingdom was established, and in the 5th century, Moxi leaders established Atanga Kingdom and Ouagadougou Kingdom.
1904 became a French colony.
1957 became a semi-autonomous republic.
1958 12 became an autonomous republic within the French Community.
1960 became independent on August 5, with the title of Upper Volta Republic. In the same year, the Constitution was promulgated in June 65438 +065438 10. 196 1 year, the French army was forced to withdraw from Upper Walter. Since independence, the army has staged five coups to take over the political power.
On August 4th, 1984 was renamed.