National Symbols of Botswana
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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, Botswanan 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, Botswanan symbol.
The country was founded by Sir Seretse Khama. The current president of Botswana is Mokgweetsi Masisi and N/A is the Prime Minister.
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.
Country information
| Regional location | Southern Africa, north of South Africa |
| Alternative name(s) | Bechuanaland (former, English) |
| 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, Botswanan |
| 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 |
Coat of arms
Flag map of Botswana
Motto of Botswana
National animal of Botswana
The National animal of Botswana is Zebra
National flower of Botswana
The National flower of Botswana is Sengaparile. Botanical name is Harpagophytum.
National bird of Botswana
The National bird of Botswana is Kori bustard
Rest of the National symbols of Botswana 👇
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FounderSir Seretse Khama -
National dishSeswaa -
National danceSetapa -
National dressHerero dress -
National monumentThe Three Dikgosi -
National anthemView Anthem -
National fruitNot Declared -
National drinkGinger beer -
National colorsLight blue, black and white -
National sportsFootball -
National treeMarula -
National poetNot Declared -
National mausoleumNot Declared -
National archivesNational Archives of Botswana -
National museumBotswana National Museum -
Central BankBank of Botswana (BoB) -
Highest peakMonalanong Hill - Tallest buildingiTowers 2
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National football teamBOT -
Tourism sloganOur Pride, Your Destination -
Emoji flag🇧🇼 -
National airlineAir Botswana -
National instrumentleg rattles matlhowa, bones marapo, clapping pieces yikandiso and bells ngendjo - National heroSir Seretse Goitsebeng Maphiri Khama
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PresidentMokgweetsi Masisi -
Olympics CommitteeBotswana National Olympic Committee -
PassportPassport of Botswana -
ArmyBotswana Ground Force -
Air ForceBotswana Defence Force Air Wing -
Mythical CreatureTokiloshe
Neighbouring countries of Botswana
Motswana, Botswanan Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.
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.
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National Flag of Botswana 🇧🇼
