Burkina Faso is a state in West Africa, landlocked from the sea, bordering to the north, Mali to the east by Niger, to the south-east by Benin, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d' Ivoire to the south west. Almost all of the territory is covered by savanna, except for some rocky areas. In Burkina Faso, there are two seasons: the dry season which lasts eight months, and then the rainy season starts from mid-June to mid-October. The best time to visit this country is from mid-October to December, especially for the more pleasant climate in this period. The country's capital is Ouagadougou, and the official language is French, but there are also numerous local languages ​​and dialects. Burkina Faso means "the land of the people of integrity" or "land of honest people" in Dioula and Mossi, the local native language ​​of the country. Visitors must apply for a visa from the authorities diplomatic / consular Burkina Faso in their relative country.