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🇧🇼 Botswana Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Botswana is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 581,730 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Southern Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
581,730 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
4/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1966
established
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Climate
Semi-arid, dry season May–October
general type

Location and Position

Botswana is situated in Southern Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Botswana has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Botswana covers a total area of 581,730 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 2.6M across this area, the population density is 4/km². The capital city is Gaborone.

Climate

The climate of Botswana is semi-arid, dry season may–october. The best time to visit is generally May–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Botswana

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Zambia
Lusaka
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Zimbabwe
Harare
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South Africa
Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein
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Namibia
Windhoek

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Botswana located?

Botswana is located in Southern Africa, Africa. The capital city is Gaborone.

How large is Botswana?

Botswana has a total area of 581,730 km² with a population density of 4/km².

What countries border Botswana?

Botswana shares land borders with: Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia.

What is the climate of Botswana?

The climate of Botswana is Semi-arid, dry season May–October. The best time to visit is May–October.

What timezone is Botswana in?

Botswana observes UTC+2 timezone.

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