Botswana, [c] officially the Republic of Botswana, [d] is a landlocked country in Southern Africa.Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70 percent of its territory part of the Kalahari Desert.It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, Zambia to the north and Zimbabwe to the northeast. With …

Jan 29, 2025 · Botswana, landlocked country in the center 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.

6 days ago · Botswana’s motto, as shown on its coat of arms and its currency, reflects the scarcity of rain in the country: pula means “let there be rain” in Setswana, the national language. The two zebras on the coat of arms are the country’s national symbol.

Apr 11, 2011 · 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....

Jan 30, 2025 · Botswana is all about the safari, which means exploring places that are synonymous with the African wild: Okavango, Kalahari, Chobe and Savuti. You can also dip into local culture in Maun and Kasane, and even meet the San, one of the continent’s most ancient cultures. A boat safari provides a unique perspective on Botswana’s fabulous wildlife.

Botswana (officially called the Republic of Botswana) is a country in southern Africa. The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.

Dec 22, 2023 · Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name at independence in 1966. More than five decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created an enduring democracy and upper middle-income economy.

Botswana is a land-locked country dominated in geographical terms by the Kalahari Desert - a sand-filled basin averaging 1,100 meters above sea level. Botswana is bordered by Zambia and Zimbabwe to the northeast, Namibia to the north and west, and …

Dec 22, 2023 · Botswana has one of the world's highest rates of HIV/AIDS infection but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease.

22 hours ago · Botswana's economy is estimated to have shrunk by 3.1% last year, Gaolathe said in a budget speech, which is a bigger contraction than the 1.7% forecast in December by the government.