General Information
Essential identifiers, names, and flag.
Official Name
Republic of Botswana
Geography
Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders.
N: -17.7808, S: -26.9072, W: 19.9995, E: 29.3608
Coordinates of Capital
Gaborone (-24.656944, 25.908611)
Terrain
predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland Kalahari Desert in southwest
Climate
semiarid warm winters and hot summers
Border Countries
Namibia 1,544 km South Africa 1,969 km Zambia 0.15 km Zimbabwe 834 km
Administrative & Political
Essential political and administrative details.
Population & Society
Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information.
Urban Areas
Francistown Gaborone Orapa Serowe Village
Nationality
Noun: Motswana (singular), Batswana (plural) Adjective: Motswana (singular), Batswana (plural)
Distribution
the population is primarily concentrated in the east, with a focus in and around the capital of Gaborone and the eastern city of Francistown; population density remains low in other areas in the country, especially in the Kalahari Desert to the west, as shown in this population distribution map
Christian 79.1% Badimo 4.1% other 1.4% (includes Baha'i Hindu Muslim Rastafarian) none 15.2% unspecified 0.3% (2011 est.)
National Symbols
National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers.
National Anthem
"Fatshe leno la rona" (Our Land)
National Holiday
Independence Day (Botswana Day), 30 September (1966)
National Colors
light blue, white, black
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
GDP
$46.743 billion (2023 est.)
Measurement Units
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.
Calling Code
+267
+267-24 – Francistown +267-26 – Selebi-Phikwe +267-29 – Letlhakane/Orapa Show more Phones (Mobile)
3,082,000 lines
Phones (Landline)
160,500 lines