Burkina Faso, formerly known as the Republic of Upper Volta, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the south, and Togo and Ghana to the south-west. Burkina Faso is home to a diverse population of approximately 20 million people, with a majority of the population belonging to the Mossi ethnic group. The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
The history of Burkina Faso is closely intertwined with the history of the Mossi people, who are believed to have migrated to the region from the north during the 11th century. The Mossi people established a number of powerful kingdoms, with the most powerful of these being the Kingdom of Gorom-Gorom. The Kingdom of Gorom-Gorom was founded in the 16th century and lasted until the 19th century. It was a powerful state and controlled a large area of what is now Burkina Faso.
The Kingdom of Gorom-Gorom was ruled by a series of powerful kings, known as the Moro Naba. The Moro Naba was the supreme ruler of the kingdom and held absolute authority. He was supported by a powerful army, and the kingdom was divided into provinces, each ruled by a local chief. The kingdom was also divided into clans, each of which was led by a chief.
The Kingdom of Gorom-Gorom was a prosperous and powerful state, and it was known for its strong economy and refined culture. It was also a major trading center, and many goods were exchanged between the kingdom and its neighbors. The kingdom's economy was based on agriculture, and its people were known for their skill in farming and animal husbandry.
The Kingdom of Gorom-Gorom was eventually conquered by the French in the late 19th century, and it became part of the French West African colony. In 1960, the Republic of Upper Volta was created, and it was renamed Burkina Faso in 1984. Today, Burkina Faso is a democratic republic, and the legacy of the Kingdom of Gorom-Gorom lives on in the culture and history of the country.