Africa
Botswana: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Botswana: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Population
- 2.6 million
- Area
- 582,000 km²
- Currency
- Botswanan Pula
#142 by population · #46 by area · #133 economy in the world · #187 by population density
Population and society
Population of bw, 1960–2025. From 516,165 in 1960 to 2.6 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 4 per km² (rank 187 of 194)
- Urban population
- 68% (2025)
- Under 15
- 32% (2025)
- Over 65
- 4.1% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.70 (2024)
- Internet users
- 57.5% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $19.9B (rank 133 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 24.5% (2025)
- Inflation
- 2.7% (2025)
- Forests
- 27.8% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 2.7 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 513 m (Limpopo River)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Fatshe leno la rona
- Official name
- Republic of Botswana · Lefatshe la Botswana
- Motto
- Pula (Tswana)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- English and Tswana
- Calling code
- +267
- Internet domain
- .bw
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Demonym
- Motswana
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Highest point
- Otse Hill (1,491 m)
- Largest city
- Gaborone, the capital
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1966)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $7,778 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 69.3 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.731 (rank 111 of 193)
Districts in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL | Serowe | 563,260 (2001) | 147,730 | |
| CHOBE | Kasane | 23,347 (2011) | 20,800 | |
 | FRANCISTOWN | — | — | — |
 | GABORONE | — | 235,884 (2013) | 169 |
| GHANZI | — | 43,355 (2011) | 117,910 | |
 | JWANENG | — | — | — |
| KGALAGADI | Tshabong | 50,492 (2011) | 106,940 | |
| KGATLENG | Mochudi | 91,660 (2011) | 7,960 | |
| KWENENG | Molepolole | 230,335 (2001) | 35,890 | |
 | LOBATSE | — | 26,900 (2020) | — |
| NORTH EAST | Francistown | 132,422 (2001) | 5,120 | |
| NORTH WEST | Maun | 152,284 (2011) | 129,930 | |
| SELIBE PHIKWE (Selebi-Phikwe) | — | 49,724 (2011) | — | |
| SOUTH EAST | Ramotswa | 345,613 (2011) | 1,780 | |
| SOUTHERN | Kanye | 215,775 (2011) | 28,470 | |
| SOWA TOWN | — | — | — |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Botswana?
Gaborone
How many people live in Botswana?
2.6 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Botswana?
Botswanan Pula
What are the official languages of Botswana?
English and Tswana
What is the calling code of Botswana?
+267
Which countries border Botswana?
Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
What is the highest point of Botswana?
Otse Hill (1,491 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.