Botswana

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The Republic of Botswana (Lefatshe la 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)

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

8 Main population centres

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:

Geography

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Map of Botswana

Main article: Geography of Botswana

Economy

Main article: Economy of Botswana

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Botswana

Culture

Main article: Culture of 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 Day	-	-
July 19	President's Day	-	-
July 20	Public Holiday	-	-
first Monday after Christmas	Public Holiday	-	-

Main population centres

Education

Main article: Education in Botswana

Miscellaneous topics

Commonwealth of Nations

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