Understanding Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s landlocked position places its crossings across dry savanna and Sahel terrain, bordering Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Ivory Coast. Many crossings lie along long-distance highways linking coastal ports to inland markets. Conditions are generally dry, though dust and heat are common challenges. Border posts are often modest and serve as key transit points for trade, migration, and regional transport routes.
Border Map
Crossings (11)
Burkina Faso shares borders with 6 countries.
Benin
1 crossing
Ghana
3 crossings
Ivory Coast
3 crossings
Mali
2 crossings
Niger
1 crossing
Togo
1 crossing