Botswana time zone is GMT +2 Botswana Botswana is a country in Africa. It is topographically flat, with approximately 70 percent of its territory being the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. Capital: GaboroneCurrency: Botswanan PulaOfficial language: EnglishPopulation:…

Except in case of specific bilateral agreements, all visitors entering Botswana are to have a passport that is valid for at least six months, except those with United Nations Convention travel documents. All Citizens of Commonwealth countries do not require visa except those from Bangladesh Cameroon, Ghana, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Foreign nationals…

Major areas (towns or villages) of the country are linked by road, rail and air with airports in Gaborone, Francistown, Kasane and Maun. The Public Highway Network stands at 18, 443, 8 km with about 7383.2 km of paved and 11060.6 km of unpaved roads. About five (5) carriers (Air Botswana, Air Namibia, Ethiopian Airlines,…

The Daily News is the state-owned daily newspaper, published in Setswana and English and there are also independent newspapers published in Botswana. Radio Botswana and Radio Botswana 2 – both state-owned, broadcast nationally. Private radio stations namely; Yarona, Duma, Gabz FM are also all available in most of major towns and villages in Botswana. Botswana…

Botswana has a five tier health system comprising of health post, clinic, primary hospital, district hospital and referral hospitals. Consultation in public health facilities are subsidized, citizens pay BWP5 and non-citizens pay BWP50. International Health certificate of vaccination for Yellow fever is required from travellers or through the countries which have been declared Yellow Fever…

Botswana’s unit of currency is the Pula (BWP), which is divided into 100 Thebe (t). Major credit cards, including VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club, are widely accepted. Botswana Botswana is a country in Africa. It is topographically flat, with approximately 70 percent of its territory being the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by…

The country follows a multi-party democracy and holds national elections every five years. The President is the head of the state and The Government comprises three arms being; Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary. Botswana follows dual legal system, combining Roman Dutch law with customary law. Botswana Botswana is a country in Africa. It is topographically…

Botswana has a number of tribes across the country, collectively known as Batswana. The official language is English and Setswana is the national language, although there are other spoken languages. Botswana Botswana is a country in Africa. It is topographically flat, with approximately 70 percent of its territory being the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered…

Rain falls during summer, the peak falls are usually reached during the months of January and February. Botswana Botswana is a country in Africa. It is topographically flat, with approximately 70 percent of its territory being the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and…

Botswana’s climate is semi-arid though it is hot and dry for much of the year. The country experiences all the four seasons namely summer, autumn, winter and spring. The summer season begins in November and ends in March, bringing with it temperatures that can sometimes reach a blistering 44°C. The winter season begins in May…