Botswana is one of those countries where if you visit you will wish if time could stand still. Botswana is a place where one can come across endless horizons. Botswana is the Africa’s very best part and encompasses of unforgettable wilderness, the sand dunes of Kalahari, Okavango Delta’s splendid waterways and the abundance of wildlife. This country is highly famous for tranquility and peace, beef and diamond and holds numerous other surprises for you. So, you must visit here atleast once to explore the nature at its best and the diverse cultures of the people.

People and Language
Botswana has a population of about 1.6 million out of which 60% have Tswana origin. Setswana is the country’s national language with small differences in dialects. However, English is the official business language which is widely spoken in the urban areas.

Culture of Botswana

The culture of Botswana is a highly influential one and has influenced the cultural of numerous minority groups. This can also be seen from the ownership of cattle which is the traditional source of Tswana for status and wealth. But this exchange of cultures has not been a one sided thing, the minority groups have also influenced the culture of the country in many ways. The traditional music and dance are the aspects of culture in Botswana which have survived the best over the years. Christianity is the Botswana’s most dominating belief system.

Attractions
Botswana is one of the major destinations for tourists in Africa and consists of one of the best attractions which are a delight for the visitors. Some of them are listed below:

• Okavango Delta


• Kalahari


• Moremi Game Reserve


• Chobe National Park


• Makgadikgadi
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Different species of birds and animals in these reserves and national parks are a major attraction around. These include more than 400 birds’ species and animals like elephants, lions, wild dog, hyenas, hippo, buffalo, crocodiles, mongoose, spotted genets, warthog, monkeys, tree squirrels, bushbabies and a variety of antelope. The rich collection of cultural and historical heritage and also the collection of traditional art is also an important aspect of the country.