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Botswana — silhouette, capital and facts
Botswana is in Africa and its capital is Gaborone. With about 2.4 million people and 581,730 km², it ranks 46th in area and 142nd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Botswana, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 2.4 million
- Area
- 581,730 km²
- Language
- English and Tswana
- Currency
- Pula
- Flag colors
- light blue, black, white
Borders
Botswana shares a land border with 4 countries: South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia.
Fun facts about Botswana
- The Okavango is an inland delta that floods during the dry season, drawing wildlife from the surrounding desert.
- The currency is called the pula, a Tswana word meaning rain, a symbol of luck in a semi-arid land.
- The Jwaneng mine is among the world's richest diamond mines and has powered the country's economy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
Which continent is Botswana in?
Botswana is in Africa.
Which countries border Botswana?
Botswana shares a land border with 4 countries: South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Botswana?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Botswana is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Botswana?
The Okavango is an inland delta that floods during the dry season, drawing wildlife from the surrounding desert. The currency is called the pula, a Tswana word meaning rain, a symbol of luck in a semi-arid land. The Jwaneng mine is among the world's richest diamond mines and has powered the country's economy.
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Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Botswana. It is only an approximation.
- Ivory Coast — Yamoussoukro, Africa
- Uruguay — Montevideo, South America
- Guatemala — Guatemala City, Central America
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