What Are People From Botswana Called?

Name: Botswana
Address: Southern Africa, Botswana

Southern Africa, Botswana

Botswana

People from Botswana are called:

People from Botswana are called Botswanan.

Demonym:

Botswanan

Pronunciation:

/bɒtsˈwɑːnən/

About Botswana

Capital city: Gaborone.
One of Africa's most stable democracies since independence in 1966.
Known for the Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta, and diamond mining.
Landlocked country with strong wildlife conservation programs.

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,675,352 (2024 est.)
Country:: Botswana
Region:: Southern Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Tswana', the name of the dominant ethnic group, with the prefix 'Bo-' meaning 'land of'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

South Africa

south of Botswana

People are called:

South African

Namibia

west of Botswana

People are called:

Namibian

Zimbabwe

northeast of Botswana

People are called:

Zimbabwean

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,675,352 (2024 est.)
Country:: Botswana
Region:: Southern Africa

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