Fun facts about Botswana
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Botswana's name means 'Land of the Tswana', referring to the dominant ethnic group in the country.
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70% of its territory being a part of the Kalahari Desert.
From the “Etymology” section
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The earliest known inhabitants of southern Africa are thought to be the forebears of the San and Khoi peoples.
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70% of its territory being a part of the Kalahari Desert.
From the “History” section
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Chobe National Park in Botswana has the world's largest concentration of African elephants.
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70% of its territory being a part of the Kalahari Desert.
From the “Geography” section
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Botswana is the longest uninterrupted democracy in Africa.
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70% of its territory being a part of the Kalahari Desert.
From the “Government and politics” section
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The Okavango Delta, one of the largest inland deltas in the world, is located in Botswana.
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70% of its territory being a part of the Kalahari Desert.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Oliver Vass · CC BY-SA 3.0