Botswana
Republic of Botswana
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About Botswana
Botswana is predominantly a flat and very dry tableland that protects some of Africa's largest areas of wilderness. It is known for its national parks and Safari-based tourism that is tightly-controlled. The Kalahari desert covers up to 70% of the territory and is home to 17 national parks. In March and April the Kalahari blossoms with life and huge migrating herds. The Okavango Delta in contrast is a wetland north of the Kalahari Desert that is very beautiful with vast grass lands, lagoons and the spectacular Moremi Wildlife Reserve with unmatched scenic beauty.
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General information
- Capital: Gaborone
- Language: Setswana, Kalanga, Sekgalagadi, English (official)
- Climate: Semiarid; warm winters and hot summers
- Timezone: UTC +2
- Currency: 1 Pula (BWP) = 100 thebe
- Electricity plugs: d g (show)
- No. of inhabitants: 1,640,115(July 2005 est.)
- Interl. accesscode +267
- Toplevel domain .bw
- Travel alert: EnjoyYourWorld strongly advises you to take necessary precautions for a safe travel. For more info please follow this link
Good to know
Botswana the second highest HIV infection rate in the world with approximately one in three Botswanans infected by HIV.
Religion: Christian, Badimo, other
National holiday: Independence Day (Botswana Day), 30 September (1966)
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