  Botswana
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| Beyond the narrow eastern corridor where the majority of the population is concentrated, Botswana is a largely roadless wilderness of savannas, deserts, wetlands and salt pans. Skinflints and softies beware: this remains a destination for the intrepid, we |
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| Capital: Gaborone |
| Official languages: English, Setswana |
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| Government:Parliamentary republic |
| President:Seretse Khama Ian Khama |
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| Independence:30 September 1966Â, United Kingdom |
| Population:1,639,833 |
| Currency:Pula (BWP) |
| Description:Beyond the narrow eastern corridor where the majority of the population is concentrated, Botswana is a largely roadless wilderness of savannas, deserts, wetlands and salt pans. Skinflints and softies beware: this remains a destination for the intrepid, we |
| Location:Southern Africa, north of South Africa |
| Area:600 370
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| Natural Resource diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver |
| Internet Code:.bw |
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