Ouaga, as the capital of Burkina Faso is generally known, is the home of the Mossi, the largest ethnic group in the nation. Located in the centre of the country, the city has wide tree-lined boulevards and several interesting sights including the Musée National, the Grand Marché and the Moro Naba Palace.
All the central sights can be reached on foot. They are not outstanding individually, but the atmosphere is relaxed and the Burkinabés are known to be very hospitable. The Grand Marché — rebuilt after the 2003 fire — is in the centre of town and has a number of fine stalls upstairs. Unlike many other Western African-Sahelian cities, Ouagadougou is not predominantly Muslim, so it also has a lively café and nightclub scene along Avenue Kwame Nkrumah.