People from Gaborone are called Gaboronian.
Gaboronian
/ˌɡæbəˈroʊni/
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The name Gaborone was given in honor of Chief Gaborone of the Tlokwa tribe, who led his people to the area in the late 19th century. Originally known as Gaberones, the city was selected to be the capital of the newly independent Botswana in 1966 because of its proximity to a reliable water source and its neutral position among the country's major ethnic groups.
This place has been connected to many influential figures throughout history.
Serowe, Botswana
First President of Botswana and founding father of the nation. His controversial marriage to a white British woman defied apartheid-era racial politics, and he led Botswana to become one of Africa's most stable democracies.
Gaborone, Botswana
First woman from Botswana to win Miss Universe in 1999. She has used her platform to advocate for youth development, HIV/AIDS awareness, and women's empowerment in Africa.
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