Botswana

Africa · Capital Gaborone

Botswana is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Gaborone. It has a population of around 2,254,126 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the Botswana pula. Botswana is landlocked, sharing land borders with 4 countries.

Botswana is a country in Africa. Its capital is Gaborone. It has a population of 2,254,126, bordering 4 countries. The official language is English. The official currency is the Botswana pula.

Where is Botswana?

Botswana at a glance

Capital: Gaborone
Population: 2.3M
Currency: Botswana pula
Language: English
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Landlocked

The flag of Botswana

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Bordering countries

Frequently asked questions about Botswana

What is the capital of Botswana?

The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.

What continent is Botswana in?

Botswana is located in Africa.

What is the population of Botswana?

Botswana has a population of approximately 2,254,126 people.

What is the currency of Botswana?

The official currency of Botswana is the Botswana pula.

What language is spoken in Botswana?

The main language spoken in Botswana is English.

What is the flag of Botswana?

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