Africa is the world's second-largest and most populous continent, with a surface area of over 30 million square kilometres and a population of over one billion. square kilometers and a population of over one billion. Its unique wealth of biodiversity is due due to the continent's wide variety of climates, soils, landforms and vegetation. Natural habitats habitats in Africa are numerous and varied, ranging from tropical rainforests to savannahs, deserts and deserts and mountains. Tropical rainforests are found mainly in Central and West Africa, and are home to an incredibly rich biodiversity, including gorillas, chimpanzees, okapis, forest elephants and numerous birds. including gorillas, chimpanzees, okapis, forest elephants and numerous birds. Savannahs cover a large part of Africa, from the Sahara in the north to the grasslands of South Africa. It is the typical natural habitat of large herbivores such as elephants, giraffes and zebras, predators such as lions, leopards and hyenas, as well as numerous birds and reptiles. Deserts cover much of northern and central Africa. Although conditions are extremely difficult for survival, this region is home to adapted fauna and flora, such as gazelles, ostriches and dromedaries. camels. The mountains of Africa are found mainly along the eastern ridge, including the Simien Mountains in Ethiopia, the Atlas Mountains in Morocco and the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa. Ethiopia, the Atlas Mountains in Morocco and the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa. The mountains are home to special flora and fauna. All in all, Africa is a paradise continent for animals and exotic species. Burkina Faso is a country in West Africa, located mainly in the Sahel region. The country is characterized by a variety of natural environments, including grassy savannahs, forests and semi semi-desert areas. Here are some of the key elements of Burkina Faso's natural environment: - Savannah: the savannah covers around 80% of Burkina Faso's land surface and is the country's main vegetation type. vegetation of the country. Savannah is characterized by tall grasses and scattered trees, such as acacia and baobab. baobab. - Forests: Although less common than savannah, Burkina Faso is home to some important forest areas, notably the Galgouli forest and the Kua forest. These areas are characterized by high biodiversity, including tree species species such as shea, vodoun and baobab. - Semi-desert zone: Burkina Faso is also home to semi-desert zones in the extreme north of the country, characterized by low rainfall and a lack of water. characterized by low rainfall and sparse vegetation. - Watercourses: Burkina Faso is crossed by several major watercourses, including the Niger, Volta Noire and Volta Blanche rivers. Volta Noire and the Volta Blanche. These rivers are vital for agriculture and the survival of local populations. Finally, Burkina Faso is also exposed to a number of environmental challenges, including desertification climate change and soil degradation. This has major consequences for local populations and for the country as a whole. the country as a whole.

Drinking water is clean, safe water for human consumption that has been treated, purified and disinfected to contaminants and harmful bacteria. It must meet strict sanitary standards to ensure that that it is safe to drink and will not cause illness. Drinking water is important for maintaining public health and safety public health and safety, and to prevent the spread of water-borne diseases. In Burkina Faso, access to drinking water is a major issue. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), only 63% of the population has access to a quality source of drinking water. The Burkinabe government has set up a national plan for access to drinking water and sanitation, which aims to achieve 80% coverage by 2020. To this end, it is encouraging the construction of new water points rehabilitation of old ones, as well as the development of drinking water supply systems for rural areas. rural areas. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are also involved in promoting access to drinking water in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso. In particular, they are working to set up community water management systems, build wells in isolated villages wells in isolated villages, and raising awareness of the importance of hygiene and sanitation. sanitation. Despite these efforts, access to drinking water remains a major challenge in Burkina Faso, particularly in rural areas and disadvantaged urban districts. Water contamination by pathogens also remains a major concern. a major concern.