🇧🇼 Botswana - Country

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Botswana
Lefatshe la Botswana · Republic of Botswana
Name Origin
Land of the Tswana
“Botswana” Means “Land of the Tswana People” in the Setswana Language
Symbols
🦓 Zebra Shield · Blue-Black-White Flag · Kalahari Nation
Codes
BW · BWA
ISO 3166-1 · IOC Country Code
TLD
.bw
Internet Country Code Top-Level Domain
Telephone Code
+267
International Calling Code
Currency
BWP · P · Botswana Pula
Official Languages
Setswana Widely Spoken National Language with Additional Indigenous Languages Across Rural Regions
Religions
Christianity · Traditional African Beliefs
Predominantly Christian Society with Traditional Tswana Spiritual Heritage
Capital
Largest City
Government
Multi-Party Parliamentary Democratic Republic
Region
Kalahari Desert · Okavango Basin · Southern African Plateau
Districts
10 Districts & 6 Town Councils
Includes Administrative Districts, Cities, Urban Towns, Subdistricts & Tribal Territories
Time Zone
Central Africa Time (UTC+2)
Single National Time Zone
President Duma Boko
President
Duma Boko
Since November 1, 2024 · President of Botswana · Head of State & Government in the Parliamentary Republic
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe
Vice President
Ndaba Gaolathe
Vice President of Botswana · Senior Executive Official Appointed Following the 2024 National Election
Area
224,607 sq mi
581,730 km² · #48 of 197 Countries by Area
Population
2,700,000
#145 of 197 Countries by Population
Population Density
12/sq mi
5/km² · #190 of 197 Countries by Population Density
Demonym
Motswana · Batswana
Tswana Kingdoms
c. 1700s
Rise of Tswana Chiefdoms Across the Kalahari & Southern African Interior
Bechuanaland
March 31, 1885
British Protectorate Established Over the Tswana Territories
Independence
September 30, 1966
Independence from the United Kingdom & Establishment of the Republic of Botswana
Botswana Location
22.3285° S, 24.6849° E
Southern Africa · Kalahari Desert · Okavango Delta Region
Africa Globe
Continent
Gaborone, Botswana WEATHER
Districts
Cities & Towns

Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa characterized by vast desert landscapes, including much of the Kalahari Desert, along with savannas, salt pans, and the wetlands of the Okavango Delta.

📍 Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa, positioned in the interior of the region and known for its vast natural landscapes. It is bordered by Namibia to the west and north, Zambia to the north, Zimbabwe to the northeast, and South Africa to the south and southeast.
Botswana’s terrain is largely flat, with much of the country covered by the Kalahari Desert, featuring sandy plains and sparse vegetation. In contrast, the northwest contains the Okavango Delta, a unique inland delta that supports rich wildlife and ecosystems. This contrast between arid desert and lush wetlands shapes the country’s environment and biodiversity. Botswana’s inland location has influenced its development, with a strong focus on conservation, wildlife tourism, and natural resource management.
Capital
Gaborone
👥~250,000
Largest Cities
Gaborone
👥~250,000
Francistown
👥~100,000
Molepolole, Kweneng
👥~75,000
Maun, North-West
👥~60,000
Serowe, Central
👥~50,000
Palapye, Central
👥~40,000
Kanye, Southern
👥~45,000
Ramotswa, South-East
👥~30,000
Mahalapye, Central
👥~45,000
Bobonong, Central
👥~20,000
Gweta, Central
👥~15,000
Tutume, Central
👥~30,000
Letlhakane, Central
👥~30,000
Orapa, Central
👥~10,000
Kasane, North-West
👥~10,000
Gumare, North-West
👥~8,000
Maunatlala, Central
👥~7,000
Shoshong, Central
👥~10,000
Tlokweng, South-East
👥~36,000
Ranaka, Central
👥~7,000
Kang, Kgalagadi
👥~8,000
Ghanzi, Ghanzi
👥~12,000
Jwaneng, Southern
👥~15,000
Road System (Southern African Landlocked Infrastructure)
Drives On: Left
Botswana follows left-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Southern African Standards)
Primary Plug Types: Type D, Type G & Type M
Botswana uses a mix of Southern African and British-style electrical systems.

What is the Internet TLD for Botswana?

A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address after the final dot.

Country-code top-level domains are assigned to countries worldwide.

Examples:

.za = South Africa .na = Namibia .zw = Zimbabwe

Botswana uses:

.bw

What is the ISO Code for Botswana?

ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa.

ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes such as BW. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.

Botswana is assigned:

BW

Official ISO country name:

Republic of Botswana

Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: BW
ISO-3 Code: BWA
ISO Numeric Code: 072
BW Botswana Flag Botswana (ISO 3166-1)
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Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1E7 U+1F1FC
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🇧🇼 "Fatshe leno la rona" – (Tswana) / "Blessed Be This Noble Land"
• Lyrics written by Kgalemang Tumedisco Motsete
• Music composed by Kgalemang Tumedisco Motsete
• Adopted as Botswana’s national anthem in 1966 at independence
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Official Motto:

"Pula!"

(Translated from Tswana: "Rain")

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