Botswana Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
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 |
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2 Politics 3 Districts 4 Geography 5 Economy 6 Demographics 7 Culture 8 Main population centres 9 Education 10 Miscellaneous topics |
Botswana is divided into 10 districts:
Main article: Geography of Botswana
See also: List of writers from Botswana
History
Main article: History of BotswanaPolitics
Main article: Politics of BotswanaDistricts
Main article: Districts of BotswanaGeography
Economy
Main article: Economy of BotswanaDemographics
Main article: Demographics of BotswanaCulture
Main article: Culture of Botswana
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| 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 | - | - |
This is an Article on Botswana. Page Contains Information, Facts Details or Explanation Guide About Botswana Main population centres
Education
Main article: Education in BotswanaMiscellaneous topics