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Botswana

Botswana FlagMajor cities : Gaborone (Capital).
Available Information : Head of state, Religion, Population, Area, Gross domestic product, Inflation, Map, Hotel, Weather and Climate.

Botswana Information

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ISO 3166-1BW - BWA - 072
NATO country codeBC - BWA
FIPS 10-4 codeBC
IOC CodeBOT
ContinentAfrica / Southern Africa
Botswana CapitalGaborone
Official languageEnglish
Tswana
Name of the inhabitantsBotswanan
Motto
Botswana National Day30 September
Botswana Currency Botswana pula (BWP)
Botswana 10 %
Botswana Calling code+267
Botswana Country domain code .bw
Botswana Vehicle registration plateRB
Traveling direction Left
Time zone UTC +2:00
International organizationUnited Nations
Commonwealth of Nations
African Union
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Group of 77
Botswana National anthemFatshe leno la rona

Botswana Head of state

President of the RepublicMokgweetsi Masisi (2018)

Botswana Religion

List of the main religions practiced in Botswana.

  1. Christianity 50 %
  2. Other 50 %

Botswana Data

Different data, numbers and statistics of Botswana (Inhabitants, population, economy).

Area600,370 km² (231,804 sq mi)
Population2,335,000 inhabitants (2018) Chart
Population Density 3.9 /km² (10.1 /sq mi)
Length of coastlineLandlocked country
Life expectancy65.7 Year (2015), ♀ : 68.1 Year, ♂ : 63.3 Year
Average years of schooling 9.2 Year (2015)
Human Development Index 0.717 (2018)
Gross domestic product19 Billions US$ (2018) Chart
Annual change: 4.6 %
8,137 US$ per capita
Inflation3.2 % (2018) Chart
Credit rating
  • Standard & Poor's: A- (Stable, 29 April 2016)
  • Moody's: A2 (Stable, 22 April 2016)
  • Dagong: A (Stable, 7 April 2013)

Botswana Chart

Graphs and data of Botswana. Choose graph below to display it:

Population, Gross domestic product, Inflation

Botswana Covid-19

Confirmed40,878
Deaths591
36,958
Active3,329
Incident rate1,750.66
Case fatality ratio1.44577 %
Last updated : 2 April 2021

Botswana Natural resource

List of major natural resources classified by importance.
  1. Coal
  2. Copper
  3. Salt
  4. Nickel
  5. Silver
  6. Iron
  7. Soda ash
  8. Potash
  9. Diamond

Botswana Agriculture

Listing of major crops and products starting with the most important.
  1. Livestock
  2. Beans
  3. Sorghum
  4. Maize
  5. Millet
  6. Sunflowers
  7. Groundnuts

Botswana Border

Botswana's border with 4 other countries. The list of Border countries of Botswana below classified by border length (in kilometers).

  1. South Africa South Africa 1,840 km
  2. Namibia Namibia 1,360 km
  3. Zimbabwe Zimbabwe 813 km
  4. Zambia Zambia 2 km

Botswana Map

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Botswana Climate (Capital)

  1. Semi-arid climate 100 %

Botswana Weather (Gaborone)

Today's weather and weather forecasts of Botswana for the next days to come (The measurements and forecasts are those of Gaborone).

Botswana Electricity

Electrical standard in Botswana (voltage, power outlet ...)

Voltage230 V
Frequency50 Hz
Power plugPower plug : D Power plug : G
Power socketPower socket : D Power socket : G

Botswana Airport

Below, find a list of the main Airport of Botswana classified by annual passenger transit.

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

Botswana Hotel

Here is a list of hotel in Botswana selected by our teams for their qualities. Click the hotel of your choice to find out the availability of rooms by your travel dates.

Hotel The Capital Guest HouseThe Capital Guest House

Gaborone
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, The Capital Guest House is located just 1 km from the Gaborone city centre while offering a quiet and intimate atmosphere... view more		from
BWP 1200
Hotel Ngoma Safari LodgeNgoma Safari Lodge

Chobe
Featuring panoramic views of the Chobe River and floodplain, Ngoma Safari Lodge offers game drives and a game viewing deck. It also features a swimming pool, restaurant and bar. The air-conditioned suites come with a private terrace and plunge pool... view more		from
BWP 4905
Hotel Gaborone SunGaborone Sun

Gaborone
The Gaborone Sun is located within the heart of the capital city and is 20 minutes’ drive from the Gaborone International Airport. The hotel boasts a casino, outdoor swimming pool and business centre... view more		from
BWP 1327
Hotel Haina Kalahari LodgeHaina Kalahari Lodge

Central Kalahari
With an outdoor pool and a sun terrace, Haina Kalahari Lodge offers tented accommodation on the Northern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve... view more		from
BWP 2720
Hotel Gweta LodgeGweta Lodge

Gweta
Located in the quiet village of Gweta, Gweta Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a sun terrace. The accommodations consist of uniquely decorated huts built in a traditional African style with thatched roofs... view more		from
BWP 400
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Botswana Olympic Games

List of participations in the Summer and Winter Olympics of Botswana and the number of medals won.

SummerParticipation : 10Gold medalSilver medalBronze medalTotal
Medal 0101
TotalParticipation : 10Gold medalSilver medalBronze medalTotal
Medal 0101
Olympic Games »

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