Burkina Faso International Borders Map
Visual guide to Burkina Faso terrestrial border crossings and frontier checkpoints
Border Crossing’s in 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.
Fun Fact
Land of Upright People
The name Burkina Faso translates to “Land of Upright People,” combining words from two local languages. It reflects a strong cultural identity centered on honesty, resilience, and community values, which remain important across the country’s many ethnic groups.
Border Crossings
- Madjoari and Porga Border Crossing
- Heremakono and Koloko Border Crossing
- Djibasso & Koury Border Crossing
- Kantchari & Makalondi Border Crossing
- Cinkansé and Cinkassé Border Crossing
- Dakola & Paga Border Crossing
- Hamile & Hamile (Ghana side) Border Crossing
- Laléraba and Niangoloko Border Crossing
- Batié & Bouna Border Crossing
- Dakola and Paga Border Crossing
- Bouna & Doropo Border Crossing