Upper Volta

Upper Volta was a territory belonging to France from 1919 to 1932 and later from 1947 to 1958. In 1958, Upper Volta became a republic. Until 1960, it was still part of the French Community. In 1960, Upper Volta gained independence from France. In 1984, it became the country now known as Burkina Faso.

 References 

 Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) at Nations Encyclopedia

Category:History of Burkina Faso
Category:French colonial empire
Category:Former colonies in Africa