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Botswana

Botswana is a country in Southern Africa, covering 582,000 km². Its capital is Gaborone.

Botswana at a glance

Official name
Republic of Botswana
Capital
Gaborone
Continent
Africa
Region
Southern Africa
Area
582,000 km²
Languages
English and Tswana
Currency
Botswana pula
Landlocked
Yes
Status
Country
ISO code
BW / BWA

Largest cities in Botswana

  1. 1Gaborone208,411
  2. 2Francistown89,979
  3. 3Molepolole63,248
  4. 4Selebi-Phikwe53,727
  5. 5Maun49,945
  6. 6Serowe47,419
  7. 7Kanye44,716
  8. 8Mahalapye44,471
  9. 9Mogoditshane43,394
  10. 10Mochudi36,962

Population figures from GeoNames.

Countries bordering Botswana

Namibia South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe

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