Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, formerly known as Upper Volta. It is a very relaxed place to be and the people are very friendly. It may not have as many sights as Mali but still makes for good traveling with fascinating landscapes and wildlife. Major cities are Bobo-dioulasso and the capital Ouagadougou world66.com does not have an editor for this region. If you are interested click here.