Botswana is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 2.4M and an area of 581,730 km². Its capital is Gaborone, English is the official language, and it is a republic. Botswana is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalGaborone
Population2.4M
Area581,730 km²
LanguageEnglish
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyBotswana Pula
GDP/capita$8200
Independence1966
Geography
LandlockedHas desertSavannaLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
RiversZambezi
DesertsKalahari Desert
Geo. linesTropic of Capricorn
BordersZambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureMaize, Sorghum
MineralsDiamonds, Gold
Memberships
Commonwealth
African Union
🎯 How to identify Botswana in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Botswana efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Zambezi river?
✅ Yes
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