Upper Volta (now named Burkina Faso) may refer to:
- French Upper Volta (1919–1932, 1947–1958)
- a territory in French West Africa (1919–1932)
- a territory of the French Union (1947–1958)
- Republic of Upper Volta (1958–1984)
- a self-governing republic of the French Community (1958–1960)
- an independent republic (1960–1984)
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“When my old wife lived, upon
This day she was both pantler, butler, cook,
Both dame and servant, welcomed all, served all,
Would sing her song and dance her turn, now here
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On his shoulder, and his, her face afire
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—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)