Botswana Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Botswana (ISO: BW) and the capital city, Gaborone. This page enables you to explore Botswana and its land boundaries in total: 4,347.15 km. You may also view the border countries of Botswana (total: 4, Namibia 1,544 km, South Africa 1,969 km, Zambia 0.15 km, Zimbabwe 834 km with its area of total: 581,730 sq km; land: 566,730 sq km, water: 15,000 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Geographical facts about Botswana including Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana |
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| Name of the country: | Botswana | Capital city: | Gaborone |
| Geographical coordinates of Botswana: | 22 00 S, 24 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Gaborone: | 24 38 S 25 54 E |
| Location of Botswana: | Southern Africa, north of South Africa | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Botswana: | total: 581,730 sq km; land: 566,730 sq km, water: 15,000 sq km | Area comparative of Botswana: | slightly smaller than Texas |
| The elevation data of Botswana: | mean elevation: 1,013 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: junction of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers 513 m, highest point: Tsodilo Hills 1,489 m | The climate of Botswana: | semiarid: warm winters and hot summers |
| Land use of Botswana: | agricultural land: 45.8%; arable land 0.6%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 45.2%; forest: 19.8%; other: 34.4% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 20 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Botswana: | landlocked country; population concentrated in eastern part of the country | The terrain of Botswana: | predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest |
| Land boundaries of Botswana: | total: 4,347.15 km | Borders countries of Botswana: | Namibia 1,544 km, South Africa 1,969 km, Zambia 0.15 km, Zimbabwe 834 km |
| Maritime claims of Botswana: | none – (landlocked country) | ||
Fast Facts about Botswana
Are you traveling to Botswana? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southern Africa, north of South Africa.
Did you know that the legal system of Botswana is a mixed legal system of civil law influenced by the Roman-Dutch model and also customary and common law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Botswana, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 17,916 km, note: includes 8,916 km of Public Highway Network roads (6,116 km paved and 2,800 km unpaved) and 9,000 km of District Council roads (2011)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: GABORONE (capital) 247,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 57.4% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Botswana: 2,209,208 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.19% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Setswana 77.3%, Sekalanga 7.4%, Shekgalagadi 3.4%, English (official language) 2.8%, Zezuru/Shona 2%, Sesarwa 1.7%, Sembukushu 1.6%, Ndebele 1%, other 2.8% (2011 estimate). These days, Botswana has to face a net migration rate of 4.5 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Botswana nowadays; Tswana (or Setswana) 79%, Kalanga 11%, Basarwa 3%, other, including Kgalagadi and white 7%.
The right to vote in Botswana can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Botswana. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years.
In case if you plan to visit Botswana for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Botswana are: Independence Day (Botswana Day), 30 September (1966).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Botswana, these are the most likely dangers you might face: periodic droughts; seasonal August winds blow from the west, carrying sand and dust across the country, which can obscure visibility. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Gaborone and/or Botswana?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Botswana, the population has to face a death rate of 13.3 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Botswana
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Botswana. Here they are: Setswana 77.3%, Sekalanga 7.4%, Shekgalagadi 3.4%, English (official language) 2.8%, Zezuru/Shona 2%, Sesarwa 1.7%, Sembukushu 1.6%, Ndebele 1%, other 2.8% (2011 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .bw
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; semiarid: warm winters and hot summers.
Its capital city is Gaborone, where the local time zone is UTC+2, which is 7 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Gaborone: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Botswana; mean elevation: 1,013 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: junction of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers 513 m, highest point: Tsodilo Hills 1,489 m. The length of its total coastline are: 0 km (landlocked country) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 4,347.15 km.
Current environmental issues in Botswana; overgrazing; desertification; limited freshwater resources.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: periodic droughts; seasonal August winds blow from the west, carrying sand and dust across the country, which can obscure visibility.
For your traveling options, there are 74 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Botswana all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 17,916 km, note: includes 8,916 km of Public Highway Network roads (6,116 km paved and 2,800 km unpaved) and 9,000 km of District Council roads (2011).
Background of Botswana
Like every nation, Botswana also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name at independence in 1966. More than four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most stable economies in Africa. The ruling Botswana Democratic Party has won every election since independence; President Ian KHAMA was reelected for a second term in 2014. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country’s conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has one of the world’s highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa’s most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
