The current territory of Burkina Faso has been occupied since 500 years B.C. The first French exploration dates back to 1888. The colonization of the country by France started in 1896 and ended in 1904 with the integration of the territory of Upper Volta (Burkina Faso was formerly called the Republic of Upper Volta) to the Upper Senegal/Niger colony of French West Africa as part of the reorganization of the French West African colony.
During the Scramble in the second half of the 19th century in Africa, the French broke up the traditional Mossi states, but French rule in Upper Volta, as Burkina Faso was then known, saw money and resources go elsewhere. By the time that independence came in 1960, Upper Volta was neglected, desperately poor and had become little more than a repository for forced labor.
The republic achieved independent status on 5 August 1960. Maurice Yaméogo, the leader of the Volta Democratic Union, became president. His government quickly took on an authoritarian cast and banned all opposition parties. In 1965, a single election list was offered to the people, and the oppositionâ€" joined by civil servants, trade unionists, and studentsâ€"fomented riots.
The Burkina Faso banner was embraced on August 4, 1984, and the nation's name was changed from Upper Volta to Burkina Faso and the new to Burkina Faso banner was received. Burkina Faso generally deciphers into "The land of honorable men."
These red, green and yellow hues are well known pan-African hues and speak of the break of the nation with its pilgrim past. The hues likewise show the nation's solidarity with other African ex-states. The red shading is said to speak of their upheaval. The green is to demonstrate the plenitude of the national wealth. The yellow star was the controlling light of their upset.
Burkina Faso remains one of the most stable countries in the region, although rumblings of discontent continue. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of its flag for the future generations.
During the Scramble in the second half of the 19th century in Africa, the French broke up the traditional Mossi states, but French rule in Upper Volta, as Burkina Faso was then known, saw money and resources go elsewhere. By the time that independence came in 1960, Upper Volta was neglected, desperately poor and had become little more than a repository for forced labor.
The republic achieved independent status on 5 August 1960. Maurice Yaméogo, the leader of the Volta Democratic Union, became president. His government quickly took on an authoritarian cast and banned all opposition parties. In 1965, a single election list was offered to the people, and the oppositionâ€" joined by civil servants, trade unionists, and studentsâ€"fomented riots.
The Burkina Faso banner was embraced on August 4, 1984, and the nation's name was changed from Upper Volta to Burkina Faso and the new to Burkina Faso banner was received. Burkina Faso generally deciphers into "The land of honorable men."
These red, green and yellow hues are well known pan-African hues and speak of the break of the nation with its pilgrim past. The hues likewise show the nation's solidarity with other African ex-states. The red shading is said to speak of their upheaval. The green is to demonstrate the plenitude of the national wealth. The yellow star was the controlling light of their upset.
Burkina Faso remains one of the most stable countries in the region, although rumblings of discontent continue. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of its flag for the future generations.
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