Zorgo, Burkina Faso

35,398 people call this place home, though the reality is a far cry from the idyllic vision many have of life abroad. Mogtédo, the capital of Mogtédo Department, is a bureaucratic headache, with the population sprawling across 25,699 residents. The climate is harsh, and navigating the local governance can be a persistent challenge. This is not the stuff of Instagram dreams - Mogtédo is for those willing to embrace the gritty realities of life in a developing nation.