Dori, Burkina Faso
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A farmer on the streets of Dori
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 Dori
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| Coordinates: 14°02′N 0°02′W / 14.03°N 0.03°WCoordinates: 14°02′N 0°02′W / 14.03°N 0.03°W | |
| Country |
 Burkina Faso
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| Region | Sahel Region |
| Province | Séno Province |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 17,675 |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Dori (also known as Winde or Wendu) is a town in northeastern Burkina Faso. It is located at around 14°02′N 0°02′W / 14.03°N 0.03°W. It is the capital of Sahel Region and has a population of 17,675. The main ethnic group is the Fula (Fulani) but Tuaregs, Songhai, and Hausa people are often present. The town is famous for its livestock fair and its decorated blankets.
In 2004, a proposal surfaced to link the manganese mines by rail with the seaports of Ghana.
Street Scene - Dori - Sahel Region - Burkina Faso
Woman Walks Past Mosque - Dori - Sahel Region - Burkina Faso
Club Life - Dori - Sahel Region - Burkina Faso
Gate and House with Islamic Motifs - Dori - Sahel Region - Burkina Faso
The dusty landscape
Landscape between Dori and Yalgo
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