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Official Name of Botswana: Republic of Botswana
Government type in Botswana: parliamentary republic
Capital of Botswana: Gaborone
Primary Language in Botswana: English
Currency in Botswana: pula

Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has the world's highest known rate of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease. Landlocked; population concentrated in eastern part of the country

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» Francistown
» Gaborone
» Ghanzi
» Kasane
» Maun
» Nata
» Selebi-Phikwe
» Shakawe
» Suapan
» Tuli Lodge

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