Botswana | History, Population, Capital, Map, Flag, & Facts
WebMay 13, 2024 · Botswana, landlocked country in the centre of Southern Africa. The territory is roughly triangular—approximately 600 miles (965 km) from north to south and 600 miles from east to west—with its eastern side protruding into a sharp point. Its eastern and southern borders are marked by river courses.
Botswana - Wikipedia
WebBotswana (English: Land of the Tswana; / b ɒ t ˈ s w ɑː n ə / ⓘ, also UK: / b ʊ t-, b ʊ ˈ tʃ w-/), officially the Republic of Botswana (Setswana: Lefatshe la Botswana, [lɪˈfatsʰɪ la bʊˈtswana]), is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70 percent of its territory being the ...
Botswana country profile - BBC News
Web3 July 2023. Botswana, one of Africa's most stable countries, is the continent's longest continuous multi-party democracy. It is relatively free of corruption and has a good human rights record...
19 things to know before visiting Botswana - Lonely Planet
WebOct 22, 2023 · Botswana's best adventures are wild and far from civilization – but public transport will only get you so far. It’s possible to plan a sedan-friendly road trip on paved roads, but Botswana is known for the allure of its remote wilderness rather than its …
Botswana travel - Lonely Planet | Africa
WebBotswana is renowned as an incredible safari destination. Don't let your adventure stall at the border – find out if you need a visa and how to get one. Read article
Botswana - World Factbook Glyph
WebMay 7, 2024 · Botswana has experienced one of the most rapid declines in fertility in Sub-Saharan Africa. The total fertility rate fell from more than 5 children per woman in the mid 1980s to approximately 2.4 in 2013, and remains at that level in 2022. The fertility reduction has been attributed to a host of factors, including higher educational attainment ...
Botswana summary | Britannica
WebBotswana, officially Republic of Botswana formerly Bechuanaland, Country, southern Africa. Area: 224,606 sq mi (581,730 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 2,413,000. Capital: Gaborone. Some two-thirds of the population are ethnic Tswana; other main groups include the Khalagari, Ngwato, Tswapong, Birwa, and Kalanga.
Home | Botswana Tourism Organisation
WebExperience the stunning beauty, the unimaginable vastness, the isolation and worldliness, the astoundingly prolific wildlife of the best kept African secret - Botswana.
17 of the best things to do in Botswana - Lonely Planet
WebJul 22, 2022 · Botswana is famous for its remarkable wilderness areas. From canoeing on the Okavango Delta to watching elephants in Chobe National Park, have the best safari experiences, and more, with this guide to Botswana.
Botswana - The World Factbook
WebDec 14, 2021 · Upon independence in 1966, the British protectorate of Bechuanaland adopted the new name of Botswana. More than five decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most stable economies in Africa.
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