Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background information Climate, Geography, Plant life, Wildlife, History, Economy, People, Language, Education, Religion, Music, Cinema, Theatre, Literature, Arts and crafts, Sport Chapter 2 Practical information When to visit, Highlights, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Tourist information, Getting around, accommodation, Eating and drinking, Media, Communications, Photography, Local understanding, Hassles, Giving something back PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Ouagadougou Chapter 4 The North Chapter 5 The East Chapter 6 The South Chapter 7 The West Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Glossary Further reading Index