Loropéni is a pre-European stone ruin which was linked to the gold trade. Further research is needed to understand the role this early civilization played in the ancient and medieval history of West Africa. The Bura-Asinda system of settlements apparently covered the lower Niger River valley, including the Boura region of Burkina Faso. Recent archaeological discoveries at Bura in southwest Niger and in adjacent southwest Burkina Faso have documented the existence of the iron-age Bura culture from the 3rd century to the 13th century. The massif is bordered by sheer cliffs up to 492 feet (150 m) high. The southwest of the territory, on the other hand, formed a sandstone massif, where the highest peak, Ténakourou, is found at an elevation of 2,457 feet (749 meters). The larger part of the colony was covered by a peneplain, which formed a gently undulating landscape with, in some areas, a few isolated hills, the last vestiges of a Precambrian massif. The land was made up of two major types of countryside. Upper Volta was situated mostly between latitudes 9° and 15°N (a small area is north of 15°), and longitudes 6°W and 3☎. Water shortages are often a problem, especially in the north of the region. The country contains large ponds, as well, such as Oursi, Béli, Yomboli, and Markoye. The country also contains numerous lakes - the principal ones are Tingrela, Bam, and Dem. They still can flood and overflow, however. The basin of the Niger River also drains 27% of the country’s surface. The Niger’s tributaries - the Béli, Gorouol, Goudébo, and Dargol - are seasonal streams and flow for only four to six months a year. The Black Volta is one of the country’s only two rivers which flow year-round, the other being the Komoé, which flows to the southwest. The colors of the national flag corresponded to the names of its three main tributaries - the Black Volta (or Mouhoun), the White Volta (Nakambé) and the Red Volta (Nazinon). The name Upper Volta indicated that the colony contained the upper part of the Volta River. Upper Volta covered an area of around 105,900 square miles (274,200 km²) and was surrounded by the present-day countries of Mali to the north Niger to the east Benin to the southeast Togo and Ghana to the south and Ivory Coast to the southwest. On August 4, 1984, the name was changed to Burkina Faso. On December 11, 1958, it was reconstituted as the self-governing Republic of Upper Volta within the French Community, and two years later on August 5, 1960, it attained full independence. After World War II, on September 4, 1947, the colony was revived as a part of the French Union, with its previous boundaries. The colony was dissolved on September 5, 1932, with parts being administered by the Côte d’Ivoire, French Sudan and the Colony of Niger. Before attaining autonomy it had been French Upper Volta, a colony of French West Africa established on March 1, 1919, from territories that had been part of the colonies of Upper Senegal and Niger and the Côte d’Ivoire. So why settle for anything less than the UK's best flags, Midland Flags make it easy to buy Burkina Faso flags for sale via online purchase or ringing us on 01782 337030.The Republic of Upper Volta ( République de Haute-Volta in French) was a landlocked West African self-governing colony within the French Community. We also hold a huge stock of Burkina buntings, Burkina hand wavers and even Burkina table flags for those after a way to show appreciation to visiting business parties or for a home decoration. Our flags are made from knitted polyester material and printed with the most vibrant inks available, to make all our Burkina Faso flags the best they can possibly be. We know you expect the best and brightest flag to represent this West African country, that's why here at Midland Flags we offer the best flags you can buy. The colours, including the star, all have their own meaning: red symbolises the revolution green represents agriculture and natural riches and the golden star is shown to be the guiding light of the revolution. The flag is coloured in the popular Pan-African colours of the Ethiopian flag: red on the top half and green on the bottom half, featuring a golden five pointed star in the centre. Previously known as Upper Volta, the Burkina Faso Flag now represents the new name and nation ever since the name was changed on 4th August, 1984. Buy Burkina Faso Flags, Buntings, Hand Wavers and Table Flags from the UK's largest flag shop online.
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