Mali is the largest and the northernmost neighbor of Burkina Faso, with a border length of 1,325 km. They share historical, cultural, and linguistic ties, as well as a membership in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Niger is the eastern neighbor of Burkina Faso, with a border length of 622 km. They share a similar climate, landscape, and demographic profile, as well as a common interest in combating terrorism and insecurity in the Sahel region.
Benin is the southeastern neighbor of Burkina Faso, with a border length of 386 km. They have a long history of trade and cultural exchange, and both are former French colonies. They also cooperate in regional integration and development initiatives through ECOWAS and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).
Togo is the south-central neighbor of Burkina Faso, with a border length of 131 km. They have a shared colonial history and a close relationship in terms of trade, migration, and security. They are both members of ECOWAS and WAEMU.
Ghana is the southern neighbor of Burkina Faso, with a border length of 602 km. They have a strong economic and political partnership, as Ghana is a major trading partner and a source of electricity for Burkina Faso. They also collaborate in regional and international affairs, and are both members of ECOWAS and the African Union (AU).