Gorom-Gorom

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Location of Gorom-Gorom in Burkina Faso

Gorom-Gorom is a town in northern Burkina Faso. Its name means you sit down, (and) we'll sit down, reminding of its role as an important crossroads in the Sahel[1].

Known for its market and many mosques, it attracts large numbers of Touaregs, Bella, Fula and other traders every week. It is the capital of the Oudalan province. Gold is mined nearby in Essakane.

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  1. ^ Dominique Auzias; Jean-Paul Labourdette (2004). Burkina Faso. Paris: Le Petit Futé. ISBN 2-7469-1138-8. 

Coordinates: 14°27′N 0°14′W

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