Lucia Digraph: ST Type: parliamentary democracy Capital: Roseau 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 July 1811 (from Spain) Constitution: 31 August 1991 (from Soviet Union) Constitution: adopted on 2 December 1971 (from UK) Constitution: no formal leader Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal *Poland, Government Elections: President: President BANDA sworn in
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