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) | |||||
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| Languages | English (official), Setswana | ||||
| Capital | Gaborone | ||||
| President | Festus Mogae | ||||
| Area - Total - % water | Ranked 44th 600,370 km² 2.5% | ||||
| Population | Ranked 144th
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| 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 | ||||
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History
Main article: History of Botswana
Politics
Main article: Politics of Botswana
Districts
Main article: Districts of Botswana
Botswana is divided into 9 districts:
- Central
- Ghanzi
- Kgalagadi
- Kgatleng
- Kweneng
- North East
- North West
- 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
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Remarks | |
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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 | - | - |
Main population centres
- Gaborone
- Francistown
- Lobatse
- Maun
- Serowe
- Ramotswa
- Selebi-Phikwe
- Gabane
- Jwaneng
Education
Main article: Education in Botswana
Miscellaneous topics
- Communications in Botswana
- Transportation in Botswana
- Military of Botswana
- Foreign relations of Botswana
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