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The Republic of Botswana is a landlocked nation of southern Africa.
Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland,
Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent on September 30,
1966. It is bordered by South Africa
to the south, Namibia to the west, Zambia
to the north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. The economy, closely tied to South
Africa's, is dominated by cattle raising and mining. The capital is Gaborone.
History
Main article: History of Botswana
Politics
Main article: Politics of Botswana
Districts
Main article: Districts of Botswana
Botswana is divided into 10 districts:
- Central
- Chobe
- Ghanzi
- Kgalagadi
- Kgatleng
- Kweneng
- Ngamiland
- North East
- South East
- Southern
Geography
Main article: Geography of Botswana
Economy
Main article: Economy of Botswana
Demographics
Main article: Demographics of
Botswana
Culture
Main article: Culture of Botswana
See also: List of writers from Botswana
Main population centers
- Gaborone
- Francistown
- Lobatse
- Maun
- Serowe
- Ramotswa
- Selebi-Phikwe
- Gabane
- Jwaneng
Education
Main article: Education in Botswana
Miscellaneous topics
- Communications in Botswana
- Transportation in Botswana
- Military of Botswana
- Foreign relations of Botswana
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