Consulate of Burkina Faso in Helsinki, Finland
- Address: Raatimiehenkatu 2 A 8, 00140 Helsinki
- Phone: +358505879868
- Fax: +358985991405
- Email: bernt.ehrnrooth@flinkenberg.fi
Head of mission: Mr. Bernt Ehrnrooth, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
1 mission of Burkina Faso in Finland: Consulate of Burkina Faso in Helsinki, Finland. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Bernt Ehrnrooth, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Burkina Faso offers a unique appeal for adventurous Finnish travelers, thanks to its diverse cultural heritage and intrinsic attractions. While it sees relatively low global tourist arrivals, it could attract a niche segment of the 1.8 million Finns who travel abroad annually.
Burkina Faso presents certain safety concerns for tourists, including those from Finland. While Finland ranks 8th in safety among European countries for walking alone at night, Burkina Faso is ranked 146th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, indicating a lower level of safety. In terms of crime statistics, Finland has a murder rate of 1.6 per 100,000 people, while Burkina Faso's rate is slightly lower at 1.3. However, data on female murders in Burkina Faso is not available. The Global Organized Crime Index further highlights disparities, with Burkina Faso scoring higher in various crime categories, including crime networks (6.5), state crime (6.5), and human trafficking (6.0), compared to Finland's much lower scores. Overall, while the murder rate may not be significantly different, the broader context of organized crime and safety rankings suggests that tourists should exercise caution when considering travel to Burkina Faso.