Botswana - Fact File
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The name Botswana was adopted by the Setswana speaking majority when the country (erstwhile Bechuanaland) became an independent Republic in 1966.
Botswana has set aside close to 40% of its land area for wildlife. Given this scale of commitment, Botswana follows a strict policy of quality over quantity where visitors are concerned. A trip to Botswana is not for budget travelers, especially in the Okavango Delta. This should not deter clients who are content with viewing what Botswana's most popular park - Chobe - has to offer; and it is plenty.
For those with the right budget, you will quickly realise the meaning of the word, exclusivity. The camps and lodges in the Delta, Pans and the Kalahari are in pristine areas. There is a good chance of you being among a handful of human beings in the company of wild animals.
Other than wildlife game drives, we organise; luxury houseboat stay, river safaris, luxury flying safaris, mokorro rides, glamping, day trips to Victoria Falls and helicopter rides.
FACT FILE :
Formation: 30 September 1966. Formerly known as British protectorate of Bechuanaland.
Head of State: President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi
Major political parties: BDP, UDC, BPF, AP
Area / Population: 581,730 sq km / 2.3 million (2020 est)
GDP: USD 39 billion (2017 est)
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Capital: Gaberone (pronounced Ha-ba-ro-ne)
Currency:
Other major cities: Francistown, Kasane, Maun, Ghanzi
Major wildlife parks: Chobe, Moremi, Okavango Delta, Pans, Kalahari
Highest point: Otse Hill 1491m
Natural resources: Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver.
Major exports: Diamonds, copper, nickel, soda ash, beef, textiles
Bordering countries: Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Languages: Setswana, English
Religion:
Literacy: 88.5%
Climate:
Telephone code: +257
Time: UTC+2
National flag: Light blue with a horizontal white-edged black stripe in the center; the blue symbolizes water in the form of rain, while the black and white bands represent racial harmony.