Fun facts about Gaborone
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The name 'Gaborone' literally means 'it does not fit badly' or 'it is not unbecoming'.
Gaborone
Botswana
Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana. It was formerly spelled as Gaberones during the colonial era, a name still occasionally used in older English texts and maps. With a population of 246,325 based on the 2022 census, about 10% of the total population of Botswana.
From the “History” section
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Gaborone was planned under Garden city principles with numerous pedestrian walkways and open spaces.
Gaborone
Botswana
Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana. It was formerly spelled as Gaberones during the colonial era, a name still occasionally used in older English texts and maps. With a population of 246,325 based on the 2022 census, about 10% of the total population of Botswana.
From the “History” section
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The Gaborone Game Reserve was built in 1988 and is now the third-busiest reserve in Botswana.
Gaborone
Botswana
Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana. It was formerly spelled as Gaberones during the colonial era, a name still occasionally used in older English texts and maps. With a population of 246,325 based on the 2022 census, about 10% of the total population of Botswana.
From the “Parks, recreation and wildlife” section
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The National Museum and Art Gallery in Gaborone opened in 1968 and holds original paintings by local artists.
Gaborone
Botswana
Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana. It was formerly spelled as Gaberones during the colonial era, a name still occasionally used in older English texts and maps. With a population of 246,325 based on the 2022 census, about 10% of the total population of Botswana.
From the “Culture” section
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Gaborone is home to over 10% of the population of Botswana.
Gaborone
Botswana
Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana. It was formerly spelled as Gaberones during the colonial era, a name still occasionally used in older English texts and maps. With a population of 246,325 based on the 2022 census, about 10% of the total population of Botswana.
From the “Demographics” section
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Photo: CNJerem · CC BY 4.0