Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Latvia  | Burkina Faso  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Latvia | Burkina Faso |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Riga | Ouagadougou |
Latitude  | 57° 0′ 0″ N | 12° 21′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 25° 0′ 0″ E | 1° 34′ 0″ W |
The total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km, and the total area of Burkina Faso is 274,223 sq km. Latvia is smaller than Burkina Faso by 209,634 sq km. Latvia is around 4.25 times smaller than Burkina Faso.
Indicators | Latvia | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 64,589 Sq km | 274,223 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 209,634 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 24,938 Sq Mile | 105,878 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 80,940 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.09 % | 0.146 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Riga | Ouagadougou |
Demonyms  | Latvian, Lettish | Burkinabé |
Official Languages  | Latvian | Mooré, Bissa, Dyula, Fula |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary republic under a military junta |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 64 % | 63.8 % |
The people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish, and the people of Burkina Faso are called Burkinabé.
Indicators | Latvia | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | West African CFA franc |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | XOF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +371 | +226 |
Internet TLD  | .lv | .bf |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LV | BF |
Indicators | Latvia | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Dievs, svētī Latviju! | Ditanyè |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Bless Latvia! | One Single Night |
National Animal  | White Wagtail | African Horse |
National Bird  | White Wagtail | White-bellied Go-away-bird |
National Flower  | Oxeye Daisy | Red rose |
National Sport  | Ice Hockey | Football |
National Colors  | Carmine and white | Red, green and yellow |
Indicators | Latvia | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 01:55 PM | 10:55 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Latvia is [01:55 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Burkina Faso is [10:55 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
Latvia is [ 3 hours ] ahead of Burkina Faso.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750, and the total population of Burkina Faso as of 2023 is estimated to be around 23,251,485.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Latvia had 21,369,735 less people than Burkina Faso.
The annual Population Growth in Latvia is -0.67% and the annual population growth in Burkina Faso is 2.80%.
Indicators | Latvia | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.9 % | 29.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 68.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19 % | 2.48 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Rīga | Ouagadougou |
Current Time | 01:55 PM | 10:55 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Clear Sky |
Current Temperature  | 3.91 Degree Celsius | 37.07 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 8.23 km/hr, 10 Degree | 4.12 km/hr, 230 Degree |
Humidity  | 37 % | 32 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) | 4.67 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 318.37 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 240.68 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 50.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Latvia | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (90.7 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) | Meningitis ( 16.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.8 (people per 100K population) | 27.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.08 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Latvia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 90.7 people per 100,000 people in Burkina Faso, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Burkina Faso, spent [ 6.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Latvia | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 30.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 6.75% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 9.81 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Latvia, are 3.60 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Burkina Faso.
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