Gaborone is the capital of Botswana and located in the southern part of the country, very close to the border of South Africa. The city posses rich mines of sparkling diamonds and plays significant role in the trade and business. Thus, the major part of the population living here is chiefly employed in mines and trading business. Gaborone has a golden past. Many powerful kingdoms and rulers invaded this town because of its location as well as richness in natural resources. The blend of various cultures, traditions, music etc makes this town a paradise on earth. Today, the city has all the modern facilities, excellent restaurants, plenty of clubs, bars and casinos etc of international standards, making it a perfect holiday destination.
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Francistown, the second largest city in Botswana is located in eastern Botswana. It is oftenly called as the "Capital of the North". The town is a favorite tourists� destination, located at the confluence of the Tati and Inchwe rivers. The city has a Zimbabwean feel to it with well stocked markets, exclusive shopping malls, excellent restaurants etc. Even the city�s nightlife is worth exploring as there are numerous casinos, clubs etc making it an ideal destination.
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The name Maun is derived from the San word 'maung', meaning the place of short reeds. It is the fifth largest town in Botswana with hip-hop streets and magnificent building. The temperatures are generally high because the city receives bright and sharp sunlight almost throughout the year. With economic prosperity and development, Maun boasts of excellent restaurants, dicos, bars, exclusive shopping malls and complexes etc. The perfect weather, inspiring scenic beauty and friendly atmosphere makes it an ideal tourist�s destination. Now the city of Maun has become the "tourism capital" of Botswana and the administrative centre of Ngamiland district.
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Botswana is situated in the southern parts of the African Continent. It is officially called the Republic of Botswana. The Game Reserves, National Parks and the Okavango Delta region are the main tourist attractions of Botswana. The Central Kalahari Game Reserve, which is the second largest game reserve of the world, provides ample opportunities to the tourists of hunting safaris. The Okavango Delta region becomes wonderful network of waterways, lakes and islands during the rainy seasons.
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581,730 square km (224,610 square miles)
2,029,307 (estimated)
English, Setswana
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Central Africa Time (UTC+2)
Botswana has a hot and arid climate. Most part of the year is hot and dry with the rains occurring in the summer seasons. The humidity in the winters is very less, making Botswana a wonderful place to visit during this time. The summer temperatures are however high with the thermometer touching 44 degrees C on a few occasions.
The Kalahari Desert covers almost 70% of Botswana. On its south and southeast is South Africa, to its northeast is Zimbabwe, to its west and north is Namibia and to its north is Kazungula. Botswana lies between latitudes 17 degrees and 27 degrees S and longitudes 20 degrees and 30 degrees E.
Territory & Capital : Most of Botswana is dominated by the Kalahari Desert. The remaining territory is dominated by the Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pan and the Limpopo River Basin. Gaborone is the capital of Botswana.
Suitable Visiting Seasons : The period between April and October is the time when the animals come out in the open and gather around the waterholes. This is the best time to visit Botswana as the tourist will then get an uninterrupted view of the wildlife of Botswana.
The highways and airports serve as the primary modes of transportation. The railways are not very developed but play an important role in connecting Botswana to its neighbors.
Tourist & Immigration Info : Contact the nearest embassy of Botswana to find the latest and updated Visa rules.
