| GENERAL
STATISTICS
Population:
11,575,898
(January 2000 est.)
Ethnic groups:
Mossi about
24%, Gurunsi, Senufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, Fulani
Religions:
Indigenous
beliefs 40%, Muslim 50%, Christian (mainly Roman Catholic) 10%
Languages:
French (official),
tribal languages belonging to Sudanic family, spoken by 90% of the population |