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Botswana Capital: Gaborone Population: 1,639,833 The Geography of Botswana Total Size: 600,370 square km Size Comparison: slightly smaller than Texas Geographical Coordinates: 22 00 S, 24 00 E World Region: Africa General Terrain: predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest Geographical Low Point: junction of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers 513 m Geographical High Point: Tsodilo Hills 1,489 m Climate: semiarid; warm winters and hot summers The People of Botswana Type of Government: parliamentary republic Languages Spoken: Setswana 78.2%, Kalanga 7.9%, Sekgalagadi 2.8%, English 2.1% (official), other 8.6%, unspecified 0.4% (2001 census) Independence: 30 September 1966 (from UK) National Holiday: Independence Day (Botswana Day), 30 September (1966) Nationality: Motswana (singular), Batswana (plural) Religions: Christian 71.6%, Badimo 6%, other 1.4%, unspecified 0.4%, none 20.6% (2001 census) Economy of Botswana Major Industries: diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash; livestock processing; textiles Agricultural Products: livestock, sorghum, maize, millet, beans, sunflowers, groundnuts Natural Resources: diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver Major Exports: diamonds, copper, nickel, soda ash, meat, textiles Major Imports: foodstuffs, machinery, electrical goods, transport equipment, textiles, fuel and petroleum products, wood and paper products, metal and metal products Currency: pula (BWP) National GDP: $17,240,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $3,680,000,000 Brief History of Botswana: Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease. Back to Geography Home Page

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