Botswana — Country Facts & Profile
Southern Africa, Africa
English-speaking Botswana is a country of 2,359,609 residents in Southern Africa, Africa. Spanning 582,000 km², the country is centred administratively on Gaborone. The national currency is the Botswana pula (P BWP).
Key Indicators
Visiting & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in Botswana.
Maps & Geography
Botswana is located in Southern Africa at coordinates 22.00°S, 24.00°E. It shares borders with 4 countries. Total land area: 582,000 km² (224,711 mi²). Population density: 4 people per km². The highest point is Otse Hill at 1,491 m.
Economic Profile
Botswana has a GDP per capita of $7,696, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Notable Facilities
Notable infrastructure highlights in Botswana, including Obed Itani Chilume Stadium with a capacity of 26,000 seats.
26,000 seats
Population Centres of Botswana
Administrative Layout
Central
20 cities · 350,238 people
Largest: Serowe
Kweneng
10 cities · 274,487 people
Largest: Mogoditshane
Gaborone
1 cities · 246,325 people
Largest: Gaborone
South-East
7 cities · 142,984 people
Largest: Tlokweng
North-West
3 cities · 107,511 people
Largest: Maun
City of Francistown
1 cities · 103,417 people
Largest: Francistown
Ngwaketsi
6 cities · 95,822 people
Largest: Kanye
Kgatleng
3 cities · 65,433 people
Largest: Mochudi
Selibe Phikwe
1 cities · 42,488 people
Largest: Selebi-Phikwe
Lobatse
1 cities · 29,772 people
Largest: Lobatse
North-East
3 cities · 24,549 people
Largest: Tati Siding
Ghanzi
2 cities · 24,176 people
Largest: Ghanzi
Kgalagadi
3 cities · 23,639 people
Largest: Tshabong
Jwaneng
1 cities · 18,784 people
Largest: Jwaneng
Chobe
1 cities · 9,143 people
Largest: Kasane
Frequently Asked Questions about Botswana
- What is the capital of Botswana?
- The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
- What is the population of Botswana?
- Botswana has a population of approximately 2,359,609 people.
- What continent is Botswana in?
- Botswana is located in Africa, in the Southern Africa subregion.
- Where is Botswana located?
- Botswana is located in Southern Africa, Africa, at coordinates 22.0°S, 24.0°E.
- What currency does Botswana use?
- Botswana uses the Botswana pula (P BWP).
- What is the capital and currency of Botswana?
- The capital of Botswana is Gaborone and the currency is the Botswana pula (BWP).
- What languages are spoken in Botswana?
- The official languages of Botswana are English, Tswana.
- What is the area of Botswana?
- Botswana covers a total area of 582,000 km² (224,711 square miles).
- How large is Botswana in square miles?
- Botswana has a total area of approximately 224,711 square miles (582,000 km²).
- What is the population density of Botswana?
- Botswana has a population density of approximately 4 people per km².
- Is Botswana an independent country?
- Yes, Botswana is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Botswana border?
- Botswana shares land borders with 4 countries.
- What is the GDP per capita of Botswana?
- The GDP per capita of Botswana is approximately $7,696.
- What countries border Botswana?
- Botswana shares land borders with: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- What is the country calling code for Botswana?
- The international calling code for Botswana is +267. To call Botswana from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +267 and the local number.
- What time zone is Botswana in?
- Botswana operates on the UTC+02:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Botswana?
- The highest point in Botswana is Otse Hill at 1,491 m (4,892 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Botswana?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Botswana is approximately $7,750 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Botswana?
- The average internet speed in Botswana is 29 Mbps, which is considered moderate by global standards.