Botswana is bordered by Zambia and Zimbabwe to the northeast, Namibia to the north and west, and South Africa to the south and southeast. In the northern part of Botswana, four countries (Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia) meet at a single point mid-stream of the Zambezi River. Botswana is a land-locked country dominated in geographical…

The country lies between longitudes 20°C and 30°C degrees east of Greenwich Meridian and between the latitudes 18°C and 27°C approximately south of the Equator. The country is situated in the Southern African region and about two-thirds of Botswana lies within the Tropics; it is bisected by the Tropic of Capricorn. Botswana is a land-locked…

In the northern part of Botswana, four countries (Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia) meet at a single point mid-stream of the Zambezi River. Kazungula Kazungula is a small border town in Zambia, located on the north bank of the Zambezi River. The Zambezi River, with its source at the Kalene hills in north-western Zambia, is…

Botswana has a vibrant mining sector and It is the largest contributor to the country’s economy and accounts for a quarter of the country’s GDP. The country is one of the largest producers of diamonds. Other minerals mined are nickel-copper, coal, soda ash, gold, silver, semi-precious stones, and granite. Botswana Botswana is a country in…

Botswana has a vibrant tourism and hospitality industry. About 42% of land mass reserved for conservation of its wildlife and it is covered by national parks and game reserves. Botswana has two (2) World Heritage sites listed by UNESCO, the Okavango Delta and Tsodilo Hills. The industry is served by a network of hotels and…

Botswana is best known for its diamonds mining, variety of wildlife, a large desert and an inland delta. Although diamond mining accounts for about 94 percent of Botswana’s income, the country also has significant copper, nickel, cobalt, gold. soda ash. and coal deposits which are currently being explored and developed. Most diamonds are mined from…

Although diamond mining accounts for about 94 percent of Botswana’s income, the country also has significant copper, nickel, cobalt, gold. soda ash. and coal deposits which are currently being explored and developed. Most diamonds are mined from subterranean geological structures called volcanic pipes. Diamond mining in Botswana Volcanic pipes form when volcanoes erupt deep within…

Botswana is a good place to live especially in urban areas where basic amenities are often available. The country is relatively secure with a strong economy. It has one of the highest GDPs in Africa. The standard of living in Botswana is high. The government and politics have been stable for a long time. Botswana…

The major source of income in Botswana is diamond mining. The government earns over 50% of its income from mining of diamonds. As or the citizens their major source of income is farming. A large number also works with the government. The economy of Botswana is currently one of the world’s fastest growing economies, Economic…

Botswana is a rich country. It transitioned from being a poor country to an upper middle-income country. The economy of Botswana is currently one of the world’s fastest growing economies, Economic growth since the late 1960s has been on par with some of Asia’s largest economies. The government has consistently maintained budget surpluses and has extensive…