Fun facts about Serowe
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Serowe was founded in 1902 by Khama III as the capital of the Bamangwato people.
Serowe
Botswana
Serowe is an urban village in Botswana's Central District. A trade and commercial centre, it is Botswana's third largest village. Serowe has played an important role in Botswana's history, as capital for the Bamangwato people in the early 20th century and as birthplace of several of Botswana's presidents.
From the “History” section
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The name 'Serowe' was a misspelling by British settlers, which the local people agreed to keep.
Serowe
Botswana
Serowe is an urban village in Botswana's Central District. A trade and commercial centre, it is Botswana's third largest village. Serowe has played an important role in Botswana's history, as capital for the Bamangwato people in the early 20th century and as birthplace of several of Botswana's presidents.
From the “History” section
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Serowe is home to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, established in 1992 to protect rhinoceroses.
Serowe
Botswana
Serowe is an urban village in Botswana's Central District. A trade and commercial centre, it is Botswana's third largest village. Serowe has played an important role in Botswana's history, as capital for the Bamangwato people in the early 20th century and as birthplace of several of Botswana's presidents.
From the “Geography” section
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The Sekgoma Hospital in Serowe was opened to the public in late 2007, replacing an old hospital.
Serowe
Botswana
Serowe is an urban village in Botswana's Central District. A trade and commercial centre, it is Botswana's third largest village. Serowe has played an important role in Botswana's history, as capital for the Bamangwato people in the early 20th century and as birthplace of several of Botswana's presidents.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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Bessie Head, a South African-born writer, was inspired by Serowe for her book 'Serowe: Village of the Rain Wind'.
Serowe
Botswana
Serowe is an urban village in Botswana's Central District. A trade and commercial centre, it is Botswana's third largest village. Serowe has played an important role in Botswana's history, as capital for the Bamangwato people in the early 20th century and as birthplace of several of Botswana's presidents.
From the “Literature” section
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