Botswana

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The Republic of Botswana is a landlocked nation of southern Africa. Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent on September 30, 1966. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Namibia to the west, Zambia to the north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. The economy, closely tied to South Africa's, is dominated by cattle raising and mining. The capital is Gaborone.

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National motto: Pula (Rain)

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Languages English (official), Setswana

Capital Gaborone

President Festus Mogae

Area
- Total
- % water Ranked 44th
600,370 km²
2.5%

Population
- Total (2003)
- Density Ranked 144th
1,573,267
2.7/km²

Independence
- Date From UK
September 30, 1966

Currency Pula (BWP)

Time zone UTC+2

National anthem Fatshe leno la rona (Blessed Be This Noble Land)

Internet TLD .bw

Calling Code 267

Table of contents

1 History
2 Politics
3 Districts
4 Geography
5 Economy
6 Demographics
7 Culture
8 Main population centers
9 Education
10 Miscellaneous topics

History

Main article: History of Botswana

Politics

Main article: Politics of Botswana

Districts

Main article: Districts of Botswana

Botswana is divided into 10 districts:

Central
Chobe
Ghanzi
Kgalagadi
Kgatleng
Kweneng
Ngamiland
North East
South East
Southern

Geography

Main article: Geography of Botswana

Economy

Main article: Economy of Botswana

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Botswana

Culture

Main article: Culture of Botswana

See also: List of writers from Botswana

Holidays
Date English Name Local Name Remarks

January 1 New Year's Day -
January 2 Public Holiday - -
Second Friday of April Good Friday - -
Second Monday of April Easter Monday - -
May 20 Ascension Day - -
July 1 Sir Seretse Khama - -
July 19 President's Day - -
July 20 Public Holiday - -
first Monday after Christmas Public Holiday - -

**Holidays**
Date	English Name	Local Name	Remarks

January 1	New Year's Day	-
January 2	Public Holiday	-	-
Second Friday of April	Good Friday	-	-
Second Monday of April	Easter Monday	-	-
May 20	Ascension Day	-	-
July 1	Sir Seretse Khama	-	-
July 19	President's Day	-	-
July 20	Public Holiday	-	-
first Monday after Christmas	Public Holiday	-	-

Main population centers

Gaborone
Francistown
Lobatse
Maun
Serowe
Ramotswa
Selebi-Phikwe
Gabane
Jwaneng

Education

Main article: Education in Botswana

Miscellaneous topics

Commonwealth of Nations

Africa

Other areas