Koupéla
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Koupéla is a city in Burkina Faso
, lying east of Ouagadougou
(137 km (85.1 mi)) and west of Fada-Ngourma (82 km (51 mi)) in an area settled by the Mossi people. It is known for its pottery
and sculptures; these were made from natural clays found in the area.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso – also known by its short-form name Burkina – is a landlocked country in west Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest.Its size is with an estimated...
, lying east of Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso and the administrative, communications, cultural and economic center of the nation. It is also the country's largest city, with a population of 1,475,223 . The city's name is often shortened to Ouaga. The inhabitants are called ouagalais...
(137 km (85.1 mi)) and west of Fada-Ngourma (82 km (51 mi)) in an area settled by the Mossi people. It is known for its pottery
Pottery
Pottery is the material from which the potteryware is made, of which major types include earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. The place where such wares are made is also called a pottery . Pottery also refers to the art or craft of the potter or the manufacture of pottery...
and sculptures; these were made from natural clays found in the area.