Botswana
Botswana is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Gaborone, with a population of approximately 2.6M and a total area of 581,730 km². The official languages are English / Setswana and the currency is the Pula (BWP).
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Botswana covers an area of 581,730 km² with a population density of 4/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $20.3B ($7,808 per capita) and gained independence in 1966. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Botswana transformed from one of Africa's poorest countries at independence in 1966 to a middle-income nation through diamond wealth and good governance. It has the world's largest elephant population and the Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta, as a UNESCO site.
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🏛 Must-See Places in Botswana
UNESCO world's largest inland delta, a lush oasis in the Kalahari teeming with wildlife
Africa's highest concentration of elephants, 50,000 elephants in one park
One of the world's largest salt flats, dazzling white expanse with meerkats and flamingos
UNESCO rock art site with 4,500 paintings, the Louvre of the Desert
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What is the capital of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
What continent is Botswana in?
Botswana is located in Africa, in the Southern Africa region.
What currency does Botswana use?
Botswana uses the Pula (BWP). The international calling code is +267.
What is the GDP of Botswana?
Botswana has a GDP of $20.3B, with a GDP per capita of $7,808.
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