Boucle du Mouhoun Region facts for kids
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Boucle du Mouhoun
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Region
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Trucks loaded with cotton in Dédougou
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Location in Burkina Faso
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| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Capital | Dédougou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34,333 km2 (13,256 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 1,434,847 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
Boucle du Mouhoun is a region in Burkina Faso. The capital city is Dédougou.
It was created on 2 July 2001. Six provinces make up the Boucle du Mouhoun region — Balé, Banwa, Kossi, Mouhoun, Nayala, and Sourou. There are three major rivers, the Red Volta, Black Volta and White Volta.
See also
In Spanish: Región Boucle du Mouhoun para niños
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