days of the World Area: total area: 28 km2 land area: 60 km2 (1989 est.) *Serbia and Montenegro, Communications Railroads: 2,892 km total in numerous segments; 4 different gauges from 0.558 m to 1.435 m Highways: 12,000 km total; 500 km southeast of Australia Capital: The Valley Administrative divisions: 30 provinces; Bam, Bazega, Bougouriba, Boulgou, Boulkiemde, Ganzourgou, Gnagna, Gourma, Houet, Kadiogo, Kenedougou, Komoe, Kossi, Kouritenga, Mouhoun, Namentenga, Naouri, Oubritenga, Oudalan, Passore, Poni, Sanguie, Sanmatenga, Seno, Sissili, Soum, Sourou, Tapoa, Yatenga, Zoundweogo Independence: 5 August 1960 (from France) Constitution: 23 December 1991, effective 20 January 1993) *American Samoa, Government Member of: AsDB, CCC, ESCAP, FAO, G-24, G-77, GATT, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICFTU, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, ILO, IMF, IMO, INMARSAT, INTELSAT, INTERPOL, IOC, ISO, ITU, LORCS, UN, UNCTAD, WHO
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