| Burkina
Faso (People's Republic of) History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations History of
Relations South Africa and Burkina Faso established non-resident
diplomatic relations in May 1995. The Burkina Faso non-resident Ambassador for
South Africa is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in Burkina Faso
The South African Ambassador in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire is accredited
to Burkina Faso on a non-residential basis. H E Mr L S Gantsho
Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South
African Embassy Burkina Faso Representation in South Africa HE
Mr B N Zidouemba
High Commissioner Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary
High Commissioner Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of Burkina Faso with
residence in Addis Ababa Travel
Info Visa Requirements for South Africans For
more information contact the South African Embassy in Paris, France.
Health requirements
A
valid international health certificate proving vaccination against yellow fever
is required. Immunisation is recommended for, hepatitis A and B, tetanus and
polio. There is a high malaria risk all year round. Cholera, rabies
and bilharzia are present. For further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate
Troplical climate.
Rainfall is highest in the south-west, lowest in the north-west. Strong seasonal
winds occur. For up-to-date weather information click here
Currency
CFA Frank.
CFA100=FF10. For current exchange rates information click here
Language
The official language is French while local languages are also
spoken. State and Official
Visits / Bilateral Meetings No information Bilateral
Agreements If you have any queries with regard to treaties please
contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0892/0742 or send an e-mail to: jacobsm@foreign.gov.za Trade
Statistics For current information on trade statistics between
South Africa and Afghanistan, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa Interest
Groups and Information No information | 
