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Botswana

Republic of Botswana

Region

Africa • Southern Africa

Capital

Gaborone

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The flag of Botswana has a light blue field with a white-edged black horizontal band across its center.

The flag of Botswana has a light blue field with a white-edged black horizontal band across its center.

Population
2,351,625
Area
582,000 km²
Time Zone
UTC+02:00
Top-Level Domain
.bw

About Botswana

Botswana is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Southern Africa region. Its capital city is Gaborone. With a population of 2,351,625, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 582,000 km², making it a large country in terms of land area. With a population density of 4.04 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official languages of Botswana include English and Tswana.

The currency used in Botswana is the Botswana pula (P), .

Botswana is a member of the United Nations.

In Botswana, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone.

Botswana shares its borders with 4 countries: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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Quick Facts

  • Capital: Gaborone
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: Botswana
  • Demonym: Motswana
  • Top Level Domain: .bw
  • Calling Code: +267
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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