Google map of Republic of Botswana, country facts
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Facts about Botswana
| Administrative divisions: | 9 districts and 5 town councils*; Central , Francistown* , Gaborone* , Ghanzi , Jwaneng* , Kgalagadi , Kgatleng , Kweneng , Lobatse* , Northeast , Northwest , Selebi-Pikwe* , Southeast , Southern |
| Area: | total: 600 ,370 sq km land: 585 ,370 sq km water: 15 ,000 sq km Bouvet Island |
| Background: | Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland , Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership , progressive social policies , and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. 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. Bouvet Island |
| Flag description: | light blue with a horizontal white-edged black stripe in the center Bouvet Island |
| Capital: | name: Gaborone geographic coordinates: 24 45 S , 25 55 E time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington , DC during Standard Time) |
| Climate: | semiarid; warm winters and hot summers Bouvet Island |
| Currency code: | pula (BWP) |
| Ethnic groups: | Tswana (or Setswana) 79% , Kalanga 11% , Basarwa 3% , other , including Kgalagadi and white 7% |
| Geographic coordinates: | 22 00 S , 24 00 E Bouvet Island |
| Geography note: | landlocked; population concentrated in eastern part of the country Bouvet Island |
| Government type: | parliamentary republic |
| Imports partners: | Southern African Customs Union (SACU) 74% , EFTA 17% , Zimbabwe 4% (2006) |
| Internet country code: | .bw Bouvet Island |
| Land boundaries: | 0 km (landlocked) Bouvet Island |
| Neighbouring countries: | total: 4 ,013 km border countries: Namibia 1 ,360 km , South Africa 1 ,840 km , Zimbabwe 813 km Bouvet Island |
| Languages: | Setswana 78.2% , Kalanga 7.9% , Sekgalagadi 2.8% , English 2.1% (official) , other 8.6% , unspecified 0.4% (2001 census) |
| Location: | Southern Africa , north of South Africa Bouvet Island |
| Map references: | Africa Bouvet Island |
| National holiday: | Independence Day (Botswana Day) , 30 September (1966) |
| Nationality: | noun: Motswana (singular) , Batswana (plural) adjective: Motswana (singular) , Batswana (plural) |
| Natural hazards: | periodic droughts; seasonal August winds blow from the west , carrying sand and dust across the country , which can obscure visibility Bouvet Island |
| Population: | 1 ,842 ,323 note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy , higher infant mortality , higher death rates , lower population growth rates , and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected (July 2008 est.) Bouvet Island |
| Religions: | Christian 71.6% , Badimo 6% , other 1.4% , unspecified 0.4% , none 20.6% (2001 census) |
| Terrain: | predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest Bouvet Island |
| Unemployment rate: | 7.5% (2007 est.) |
Capital of Botswana
Gaborone (click to view Gaborone Google map)
Places in Botswana
Browse the online directory of I-Google-Map.com for administrative regions in Botswana below. Places in country Botswana are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2, eventually up to level 3 administrative regions. Click on the name of the place to view it on Google map, or with satellite images.
Ghanzi District (28 + I Google map locations)
Kgalagadi District (24 + I Google map locations)
Kgatleng District (4 + I Google map locations)
Kweneng District (43 + I Google map locations)
North East District (12 + I Google map locations)
South East District (27 + I Google map locations)
Southern District (32 + I Google map locations)
Random cities in Botswana
Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana.Sekhwawa
Skegau
Mokaya
Ratolo
Chuma
Joani
Matlakola
Sefophe
Kakamashe
Sebina
Kumba Pits
Chor-he-samuke
Thamaga
Chiro Pan
Pamashaba
Tsipi
Toping
Kharekai
Dwaha
Mmokolodi
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