This country was formerly known as the Republic of Upper Volta. On August 4, 1984, President Thomas Sankara gave it a new name which means the land of upright people.
- Burundi
- Kyrgyzstan
- Burkina Faso
- Djibouti
Answer
The correct answer is C) Burkina Faso.
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