Botswana is a country in Africa. It shares borders with the following countries: Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, . The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
The official language is English and the Botswana pula is the currency of the Botswana. The domain is .bw and the country code is +267.
National day is celebrated on 30 Sep 1966. Every country in the world has national symbols including national animal, national flower, motto, etc and Botswana is no exception.
In Botswana, Football is considered as a national sport, and it is a passion of many Motswana people. Ginger beer is not only a traditional drink, but one of the national drink of Botswana. As poetry is a highly appreciated art, many poets like Not Declared represent a national Motswana symbol.
The country was founded by Sir Seretse Khama. The current president of Botswana is Mokgweetsi Masisi.
In Botswana the power plugs and sockets are of type D, G, M. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
The Motswana national anthem was written by Kgalemang Tumedisco Motsete and composed by Kgalemang Tumedisco Motsete.
Former name(s) | Bechuanaland |
Official name(s) | The Republic of Botswana |
Alternative name(s) | Bechuanaland (former, English) |
Regional location | Southern Africa, north of South Africa |
Country name etymology | "Country of the Tswana" in Setswana, after the country's dominant ethnic group |
Climate | Semiarid; warm winters and hot summers |
Terrain | Predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest |
Population | 2,351,627 |
National Day | 30 Sep 1966 |
Language(s) | English |
Religion | Christianity, Protestantism |
Country code | +267 |
Literacy rate | 87.7% |
Currency | Botswana pula |
Capital city | Gaborone |
ISO | BWA |
Domain(TLD) | .bw |
Ethnicity | Tswana, Kalanga, & San |
Head of government | Prime Minister |
Nationality | Motswana |
Driving side | Drive on the Left-hand side |
Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
Total area | 581,730 km2 (224,610 sq mi) |
Timezone | Central Africa Time (GMT+2) |
Average elevation | 1,013 m (3,323 ft) |
Coastline | 0 Km (landlocked) |
Mains electricity | 230 V |
Emergency telephone numbers | Emergency Telephone Numbers |
The National animal of Botswana is Zebra
The National flower of Botswana is Sengaparile. Botanical name is Harpagophytum.
The National bird of Botswana is Kori bustard
A prudent man who knows proverbs, resolved problems. As the lion said, 'I will kill your lambs and you will remember my presence.' Beautiful words don't put porridge in the pot. You can tell the ripeness of a melon by its look. A lion cannot hear its own roar.