Botswana
Southern Africa, Botswana
Botswana
People from Botswana are called:
Male/General:
Botswanan
Pronunciation:
/bɒtsˈwɑːnən/
Etymology & Origin
From 'Tswana', the name of the dominant ethnic group, with the prefix 'Bo-' meaning 'land of'.
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.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 2,675,352 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Botswana
- Region:
- Southern Africa
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