Botswana Population: 1,561,973 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Gaborone [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Botswana
Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease.

The Motswana Flag Light blue with a horizontal white-edged black stripe in the center.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about Botswana. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • -0.89% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 30.99 yrs - Male     • 30.53 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 142,400 (2002) Televisions:     • 31,000 (1997) Radios:     • 237,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .bw Did you know ... People from Botswana are called Batswana