Burkina Faso
关于Burkina Faso
| 货币 | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| 语言 | French; Recognized regional languages are Mòoré, Mandinka, and Bambara |
| 资本 | Ouagadougou |
Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa, north of Ghana, and also bordering with the countries of Benin, Mali, Niger, Cote d’Ivoire, and Togo. Until 1984, Burkina Faso was known as Upper Volta, named for the three branches of the Volta River that run through the country. The population is approximately 18 million people. The government is a parliamentary republic with a president as chief of state and prime minister as head of government.
Burkina Faso gained independence from France in 1960. During the 1970s and 80s, the country underwent multiple military coups. The country is one of the poorest in the world, and the economy and people suffer from droughts and hunger. There are few natural resources.
Travellers to Burkina Faso can visit the wildlife reserves of Mole, Waza, and Pandjari. At the Nazinga Reserve, there are crocodiles, monkeys, warthogs, antelopes, elephants, and many varieties of birds. Other sites to visit are Nahouri Peak and the Voodoo Trail.
推荐接种Burkina Faso的疫苗
对于大多数旅行者来说
甲型肝炎疫苗
There is a significant risk of exposure to hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
乙肝疫苗
There is a significant risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
对于一些旅行者
伤寒疫苗
There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in this country through consumption of unsafe food and water. Since exposure to unsafe sources is variable within this country, the vaccination against typhoid fever is generally recommended, especially when visiting smaller cities or rural areas, where food and water sources may be contaminated.
脑膜炎疫苗
Because this country is located in the sub-Saharan meningitis belt, vaccination against meningitis is recommended if travelling during the dry season (December to June).
黄热病疫苗
There is a risk of exposure to yellow fever in this country. Proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for all travellers aged 9 months or over.
霍乱疫苗
The U.K. NaTHNaC recommends the oral cholera vaccine for some travellers whose activities or medical history put them at increased risk, travelling to areas of active cholera transmission. These risk factors include: aid workers; those going to areas of cholera outbreaks who have limited access to potable water and medical care; travellers for whom the vaccination would be considered potentially beneficial, such as chronic medical conditions.
狂犬病疫苗
Pre-travel vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) who may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Persons with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk and should be vaccinated.
推荐药物治疗Burkina Faso。
对于一些旅行者
抗疟药
Recommended anti-malaria medications includes atovaquone-proguanil, mefloquine or doxycycline. Resistance to chloroquine and sufadoxime-pyrimethamine has been reported.
需要注意的疾病为Burkina Faso。
对于大多数旅行者来说
Hepatitis A
There is a significant risk for hepatitis A virus exposure in Burkina Faso through contaminated food or water.
Cholera
Cholera outbreaks occur in Burkina Faso. The risk to travellers is low unless living or working in poor sanitary conditions, drinking untreated water or eating poorly cooked or raw seafood in this country
Dengue Fever
Outbreaks of dengue fever may occur.
Hepatitis B
There is a significant risk for acquiring hepatitis B in Burkina Faso.
Chikungunya Fever
Outbreaks of chikungunya fever may occur.
对于一些旅行者
Schistosomiasis
**There is a risk of schistosomiasis in this country.**
African Tick Bite Fever
Sporadic cases of this disease are reported in this country.
Typhoid Fever
Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in Burkina Faso, especially when visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where food and water sources may be contaminated.
Malaria
All areas of Burkina Faso are at risk for malaria.
Rabies
Rabies occurs in Burkina Faso.
Meningitis
Meningitis outbreaks may occur in Burkina Faso. Travellers who visit during the dry season (December to June) or expect to have prolonged contact with the local population are especially at risk.
Yellow Fever
There is a risk of exposure to yellow fever in this country. Proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for all travellers aged 9 months or over.
Zika Fever
Zika fever can occur in this country.
安全保卫工作在Burkina Faso
个人安全
Petty crime is common. Be cautious and aware of your surroundings. Avoid carrying valuables or large amounts of cash. Safeguard important documents, such as passports. Avoid walking alone at night.
There is a risk of armed robberies of both private and public transportation vehicles. Armed roadside banditry is a problem across the country. The risk increases after dark. Remote and border areas are particularly vulnerable, but there have also been attacks on the main road between Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso.
The incidence of road accidents is high in Burkina Faso. Road travel may be dangerous due to poor road conditions, debris, and reckless driving. Exercise extreme caution in rural areas where roads may be unpaved and unlit at night. Avoid travelling after dark. Also, exercise caution if travelling by road between Burkina Faso and Niger. Travel in a convoy if possible. Get local advice before departing. Also, where possible, follow a police patrol.
Penalties for drug offenses can be severe.
Do not photograph military or government installations.
Occasionally, authorities impose a state of emergency in different areas to fight violent crimes and to grant wider powers to the security forces to detain any suspect. Travellers under such circumstances must cooperate with the authorities and be prepared for security checks. In September 2022, the military ousted the civilian government and suspended the constitution.
Same-sex relations are illegal.
Travellers should take note of whether they will be travelling during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. During this time, respect the religious practices of the country and avoid eating, drinking, and smoking in public between sunrise and sunset. Always dress conservatively to respect local customs.
Ensure travel and medical insurance is acquired before departing. Medical facilities are limited and, in the case of severe injury or illness, evacuation from the country may be required.
极端暴力
There is a threat of terrorism in Burkina Faso.
政治动荡
Violent political protests have occurred in the past. Always avoid any area of large public gatherings or demonstrations as these situations can unexpectedly and quickly become violent.
应避免的区域
Do not travel to all areas north of the line between Orodara- Salanso-Tougan-Ouhigouya-Djibo-Dori up to the Mali and Niger borders or any area bordering Mali due to the risk of kidnapping and terrorism.
Do not travel to the W National Park in the southeast due to the risk of kidnapping.
