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___ BotswanaA virtual travel guide to Botswana. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Motswana art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Botswana, addresses of Motswana and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Botswana. keywords: Botswana information, Botswana news papers, tourist information for Botswana, Botswana map
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Republic of Botswana |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Botswana Background: Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. The economy, one of the most robust on the continent, is dominated by diamond mining. Botswana has a flourishing multiparty constitutional democracy. Each of the elections since independence has been freely and fairly contested and has been held on schedule. The country's small white minority and other minorities participate freely in the political process. Tourism is an increasingly important industry in Botswana, accounting for almost 12% of GDP. One of the world's unique ecosystems, the Okavango Delta, is located in Botswana. The country offers excellent game viewing and birding both in the Delta and in the Chobe Game Reserve--home to one of the largest herds of free-ranging elephants in the world. Botswana's Central Kalahari Game Reserve also offers good game viewing and some of the most remote and unspoiled wilderness in southern Africa. (Source: various sources) border countries: Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe related countries: Angola, United Kingdom, Zambia |
 Official Name: Republic of Botswana conventional short form: Botswana former: Bechuanaland ISO Country Code: bw Actual Time: Thu-Sept-9 09:32 Local Time = UTC +2h Capital City: Gaborone (pronounced ha-bo-ro-neh), pop. 213,000 Other Cities: Francistown (101,805 ), Selebi-Phikwe (49,017), Molepolole (47,094), Kanye (36,877), Serowe (33,335), Mahalapye (32,407), Lobatse (32,075), Maun (31,260), Mochudi (30,671). Government: Type: Republic, parliamentary democracy. Independence: 30 September 1966 (from UK). Geography: Location: Southern Africa, north of South Africa. Area: 582,000 sq. km. (224,710 sq. mi.) Terrain: Desert and savanna, predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest. Climate: Mostly subtropical, warm winters and hot summers. People: Nationality: Motswana (sing.), Batswana (pl.). Population: 1.69 million. GNI per capita PPP: $ 10 866 (year) Ethnic groups: Tswana (or Setswana) 79%; Kalanga 11%; Kgalagadi, Herero, Bayeyi, Himbukush, Basarwa ("Bushmen"), Khoi ("Hottentots"), whites 10%. Religions: Christianity 60%, indigenous beliefs 40%. Languages: English (official), Setswana, Ikalanga. Literacy: 68.9%. Natural resources: Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver. Agriculture products: Livestock, sorghum, maize, millet, beans, sunflowers, groundnuts. Industries: Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash; livestock processing; textiles. Exports partners: United Kingdom 85.8%, Zimbabwe 2.6%, USA 0.2% (2001) Imports partners: United Kingdom 4.4%, Zimbabwe 3.1%, USA 1.7%, South Korea (2001) (Source: Central Statistics Office CSO Botswana) Currency: Pula (BWP) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of BotswanaThe Republic of BotswanaThe Government of Botswana Web Site. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responsible for the foreign policy of Botswana. Diplomatic Missions Diplomatic Missions Abroad Address list of Botswana's Diplomatic Missions Abroad. Statistics Central Statistics Office CSO Botswana in figures. Weather met. Services Official website of the Botswana Department of Meteorological Services. Map Map of Botswana Political map of Botswana.  Google
Earth BotswanaZoomable satellite view of Botswana. Google
Earth GaboroneZoomable satellite view of Botswana's capital city. Map
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Botswana NewsDaily NewsOfficial Botswana news. Botswana Gazette Weekly news from Botswana. Mmegi Daily independent newspaper in Botswana. allAfrica.com: Botswana Current news from Botswana. |
 Okavango Delta © Tourism of Botswana |
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Arts & CultureBotswana National MuseumOfficial site of the research and educational institution for natural and cultural heritage. Botswana Society Organization dedicated to the preservation of Botswana's culture and heritage. |
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Business & EconomyBank of Botswana Botswana 's Central Bank, Gaborone. Business and Investment - Republic of Botswana Botswana Economic Information. __Transportation Air Botswana Botswana's national airline. |
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Destination Botswana - Country Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Botswana, Southern Africa: Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Kalahari desert region, Moremi, Mokolodi nature reserve.Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more. Tourism of Botswana Official web site for Tourism of Botswana. Botswana National Atlas Online version of the Botswana Encyclopaedia. Botswana Travel A guide to Botswana's game reserves: Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Kalahari, and Moremi. Mokolodi Nature Reserve Tour guide to the Mokolodi nature reserve. Kalahari Peoples Fund San information site of the NGO for the benefit of the San (Bushmen, Basarwa) and other rural peoples of the Kalahari desert region. |
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EducationMinistry of EducationOfficial site of the ministry. University of Botswana Gaborone, founded 1982. University of Botswana Library Services (UBLIS) Its mission is to contribute to the University's endeavours in the advancement of learning and academic enquiry. |
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Environment & NatureBirdlife BotswanaBirdLife Botswana strives to conserve Botswana's birds and their habitats. Cheetah Conservation Botswana Conserving the wild cheetah population of Botswana. Kalahari Conservation Society (KCS) Oldest environmental NGO in Botswana for the conservation of Botswana's environment and wildlife resources. Living With Elephants Foundation Explore the relationship between the African Elephant and people. Somarelang Tikologo Environment Watch Botswana, a NGO that aims to monitor, protect and increase awareness about Botswana's environment. |
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HistoryHistory of BotswanaBrief history of Botswana. |
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SearchIbisThe almost complete Botswana Web Site Directory. Additional Information on BotswanaAfrica South of Sahara (Karen Fung) BotswanaBBC News Country Profile: Botswana Governments on the WWW: Botswana Index on Africa: Botswana MBendi Profile: Botswana University of Pennsylvania/African Studies: Botswana Wikipedia: Botswana The World Factbook -- Botswana |
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