Botswana Country

 

 

Botswana Capital: Gaborone

Botswana Dialing code: +267

Botswana Airport code: GBE

Botswana Continent: Africa

Botswana Area: 224,710 sq mi  (581,730km2)

Botswana Currency:  Botswanan Pula

Botswana Official Language:  English, Setswana

Botswana Population: 2.5 million (Approx.)

Botswana National Day: 30 September

Botswana National Animal: Zebra

Botswana National Bird: kori bustard

Botswana National Fruit: Marula fruit

Botswana National Flower:  Kalahari devil's claw

Botswana National Tree: Morula tree

Botswana National Sport: Football

Botswana Time zone: UTC +2 ( GMT +2)

Botswana Driving side: Left side of the road

 

Botswana Flag:

The blue represents the Water, and the Black and White represent the national animals, Diversity, and people.

Culture of Botswana:

The majority of Botswana has global influences. Their culture is mixed with traditional and modern influences cultures. Botswana is both rich and diverse in some areas. The majority of the religion in Botswana is Christianity.

The people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Mixed with African and Global influences it attracts visitors. Botswana is full of Mining.

Must visit places in Botswana:

• Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
• Okavango Delta
• Chobe National Park
• Maun

Traditional Festivals in Botswana:

• Kuru Dance Festival
• Spirit Of Praise
• Christmas
• Dithubaruba Cultural Festival

Botswana Must-try Foods:

• Ditloo
• Marula
• Pap
• Mogodu

Weather in Botswana:

Summer: November -April

Rain: September- December

Winter: June-August

Economics of Botswana:

Botswana is more dependent on Mining. Its GDP is $20.12 billion (approximately), ranking it 122nd in the world. This country has 17% debt. Botswana main income source is the Diamond Mining.

Botswana imports food, chemicals, vehicles, and rubber. Its exports are diamonds, copper, silver, Coal, agriculture, and Beef.

Botswana export and import partners, Belgium, India, South Africa, Namibia, Brazil, Israel, and Belgium are also partners.

Sports in Botswana:

Football is the most popular and national sport in Botswana. Football, Basketball, Volleyball, swimming, and athletics are popular sports in Botswana.

Transport in Botswana:

How many airports in Botswana:

There are 16 airports including international, private, and domestic. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is the biggest airport in Botswana.

Botswana's main public transport modes include buses, airlines, rail, and taxis. These are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Botswana?

There are 25 countries without visas. It grants 20 e-visas and 25 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 120 countries.

The passport ranks 53 in the world.

Defense in Botswana:

Botswana is the safest country in the world. Botswana Defense Force (BDF) is the military, with limited powers of 9,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $511 Million approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 126.

Botswana Interesting Facts:

• Botswana is home to the world’s biggest concentration of African elephants.
• The border between Botswana and Zambia is the shortest in the world.
• Botswana is the world’s biggest diamond-producing country in the World
• Botswana is the world's largest salt pans.
• Botswana is the largest inland delta in the world.