Country (long form) Republic of Botswana
Capital Gaborone
Total Area 231,804.15 sq mi
600,370.00 sq km
Population 1,576,470 (July 2000 est.)
Languages English (official), Setswana
Religions indigenous beliefs 50%, Christian 50%
Government Type parliamentary republic
Currency 1 pula (P) = 100 thebe
Labor Force (by occupation) 100,000 public sector;
135,000 private sector, including 14,300 who are employed in various
mines in South Africa; most others engaged in cattle raising and
subsistence agriculture (1995 est.)
Industry diamonds, copper, nickel, coal, salt, soda
ash, potash; livestock processing
Agriculture sorghum, corn, millet, pulses, groundnuts
(peanuts), beans, cowpeas, sunflower seed; livestock
Exports diamonds 72%, vehicles, copper, nickel, meat
(1998)
Natural Resources diamonds, copper, nickel, salt,
soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver
Our Botswana Safaris
Visa Required Not required for stays of 90 days or less. 2001
(united states government sources. all information
was accurate at time of posting)
