Botswana
Botswana is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Südliches Afrika
- Area
- 582,000 km²
- Population
- 2,562,122
- Languages
- English, Tswana
- Neighbours
- Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Did you know?
- Nature
The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s few large inland deltas: the river never reaches the sea but sinks into the Kalahari.
- Nature
Botswana is home to the world’s largest elephant population — about a third of all African elephants.
- Economy
The discovery of vast diamond deposits turned Botswana from one of the world’s poorest countries into a middle-income nation.
- Geography
The Makgadikgadi salt pans are among the world’s largest salt flats and are visible from space.
Frequently asked questions about Botswana
Gaborone is the capital of Botswana.
Botswana is in Africa.
Botswana has about 2,562,122 inhabitants.
Botswana covers about 582,000 km².
In Botswana people speak, among others, English, Tswana.
Botswana borders: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.