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.

Quick Facts

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

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