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Est Region (Burkina Faso)
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Est is a region in Burkina Faso. The capital city is Fada N'gourma. It was created on 2 July 2001.
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Region | |
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![]() Location in Burkina Faso | |
Coordinates: 12°0′N 1°0′W | |
Country | ![]() |
Capital | Fada N'gourma |
Area | |
• Total | 13,999 sq mi (36,256 km2) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 1,209,399 |
Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT 0) |
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Five provinces make up the region—Gnagna, Gourma, Komondjari, Kompienga, and Tapoa.