Location in Africa: Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by Namibia to the west and north, Zimbabwe to the northeast, and South Africa to the south and southeast.
Latitude and Longitude: 22°20′S, 24°41′E.
Size: 581,730 square kilometers
Population
Current Population (2025): 2.51 million
Economy
GDP (2025):
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GDP per capita: Estimated at $7,620 (2023)
National Symbols
Anthem: “Fatshe leno la rona” (Blessed Be This Noble Land).
National Pledge: Botswana does not have an official national pledge.
Culture and Customs
Ethnic Groups: Predominantly Tswana, with Kalanga, Basarwa (San), and other minority groups.
Languages: English (official) and Setswana (widely spoken).
Religion: Christianity is the dominant religion, alongside indigenous beliefs.
Main Airports
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (Gaborone).
Maun Airport (gateway to the Okavango Delta).
Kasane Airport (near Chobe National Park).
Popular Tourist Destinations
Okavango Delta: A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s largest inland deltas.
Chobe National Park: Known for its large elephant population.
Makgadikgadi Pans: One of the largest salt flats in the world.
Tsodilo Hills: A UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient rock art.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve: A vast wilderness area.
Events and Festivals
Botswana Day (September 30): Celebrating independence.
Domboshaba Festival: A cultural event showcasing traditional music and dance.
Maun Festival: Celebrating the culture and heritage of the Okavango region.
