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The Republic of Botswana is a landlocked nation of southern Africa. Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent on September 30, 1966. The economy, closely tied to South Africa's, is dominated by cattle raising and mining. The capital is Gaborone.
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| National motto: Pula | |||||
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| Languages | English (official), Setswana | ||||
| Capital | Gaborone | ||||
| President | Festus Mogae | ||||
| Area - Total - % water | Ranked 44th 600,370 km² 2.5% | ||||
| Population
- Total (2003) - Density | Ranked 144th
1,573,267 2.7/km² | ||||
| Independence - Date | From UK September 30, 1966 | ||||
| Currency | Pula (BWP) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC+2 | ||||
| National anthem | Fatshe leno la rona (Blessed Be This Noble Land) | ||||
| Internet TLD | .bw | ||||
| Calling Code | 267 | ||||
Botswana is divided into 10 districts:
History
Main article: History of BotswanaPolitics
Main article: Politics of BotswanaDistricts
Main article: Districts of BotswanaGeography
Main article: Geography of BotswanaEconomy
Main article: Economy of Botswana
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Remarks | |
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| January 1 | New Year's Day | - | ||
| January 2 | Public Holiday | - | - | |
| Second Friday of April | Good Friday | - | - | |
| Second Monday of April | Easter Monday | - | - | |
| May 20 | Ascension Day | - | - | |
| July 1 | Sir Seretse Khama | - | - | |
| July 19 | President's Day | - | - | |
| July 20 | Public Holiday | - | - | |
| first Monday after Christmas | Public Holiday | - | - |
Main Population Centers
Education
Main article: Education in BotswanaMiscellaneous topics
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