🇧🇼 Botswana
Southern Africa
About Botswana
A stable, diamond-rich Southern African republic known for careful economic management, vast salt pans and the Okavango Delta.
- Population
- ~2.7 million
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Languages
- Setswana, English
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Culture
- Setswana traditions of kgotla community assembly, basket weaving, and a thriving gospel and kwaito-influenced music scene.
- Main products
- DiamondsBeef and cattleCopper-nickelSoda ashTourism
Happening now in Botswana
Most recent reports- Cyclists Gear Up for 800km Race
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:25 · Botswana
- Botswana and Oman Strengthens Strategic Partnerships
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:25 · Botswana
- Bakwena Uphold Letsema Tradition
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:25 · Botswana
- Zunaid Moti - Malawi's Newest 'Proof Point' for a Deal Already Unravelling in Botswana
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:32 · Botswana
- The Mares Prepare for Olympic Qualifier Assignment
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:39 · Botswana
- BAA Congratulates Kenya
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:39 · Athletics
- Zimbabwean Man in Court Over Suspected Human Remains in Botswana
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:46 · Botswana
- New Momentum in Angola-Botswana Strategic Partnership
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:14 · Angola
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