Our trivia question was what is the language of Burkina Faso? Let’s answer by copying from our source:
More than 70 languages are used in Burkina Faso. French is the official language of government and education but is only spoken by a small percentage of the population. The most widely spoken languages are Mooré (by the Mossi), Dioula (a trade language used by many groups, including the Bwaba, Bobo, and Senufo), Fulfuldé (by the Fulani), and Gurmantchéma (by the Gurma). Burkinabè use Dioula and Fulfuldé to communicate with ethnic groups in neighboring countries. Dioula, Fulfuldé, and Mooré are used in some television and radio broadcasts and are taught at the university level as an option for literature and language students. Since 1994, both native languages and French have been used in early primary school grades. Islamic students may learn to read and write in Arabic.
The question and answer were found in the CultureGrams database. CultureGrams provides brief country reports with concise information on the history, people, customs, lifestyle, society, travel information and more for over 175 countries. Find it listed alphabetically under C on LAPL’s Research & Homework page and access it with your library card
