2. Introduction
Formerly Known as the British Protectorate of
Bechuanaland
Currency: Pula
Time Zone: Central Africa Time
Independence from the United Kingdom in 1966
10. Geography
Area: 224,610 sq mi.
47th largest country in the world
Kalahari Desert
Drought
Desertification
- Causing 75% of the countries human and animal
population to be dependant on ground water
11. Geography
KALAHARI DESERT
Area: 224,610 sq mi
47th largest country in the world
Kalahari Desert – covers 70% of land surface
Drought
Desertification
- Causing 75% of the countries human and animal
population to be dependant on ground water
14. Government and Politics
Government: Parliamentary Republic
- The president is the head of state and head of
government
15. Government and Politics
Government: Parliamentary Republic
- The president is the head of state and head of
government
President- Ian Khama
16. Government and Politics
Government: Parliamentary Republic
- The president is the head of state and head of
government
President- Ian Khama
Vice President- Mompati Merafhe
17. Government and Politics
Government: Parliamentary Republic
- The president is the head of state and head of
government
President- Ian Khama
Vice President- Mompati Merafhe
Least corrupt country in Africa
18. Government and Politics
Government: Parliamentary Republic
- The president is the head of state and head of
government
President- Ian Khama
Vice President- Mompati Merafhe
Least corrupt country in Africa
Capital City: Gaborone
20. Economy
One of the fastest growth rates in per capita income
in the World
21. Economy
One of the fastest growth rates in per capita income
in the World
Went from one of the poorest countries to a middle
class country
22. Economy
One of the fastest growth rates in per capita income
in the World
Went from one of the poorest countries to a middle
class country
One of Africa’s most advanced banking systems
23. Economy
One of the fastest growth rates in per capita income
in the World
Went from one of the poorest countries to a middle
class country
One of Africa’s most advanced banking systems
Debswana is the largest mining company in
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Botswana
24. Economy
One of the fastest growth rates in per capita income
in the World
Went from one of the poorest countries to a middle
class country
One of Africa’s most advanced banking systems
Debswana is the largest mining company in
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Botswana
Headquarters
27. Education
Education growth has improved a lot since
independence in 1966
Since discovery of diamonds education
enhancements have increased 69% to 83%
28. Education
Education growth has improved a lot since
independence in 1966
Since discovery of diamonds education
enhancements have increased 69% to 83%
The best students enter the University of Botswana,
Botswana College of Agriculture, and Botswana
Accountancy College.
29. Education
Education growth has improved a lot since
independence in 1966
Since discovery of diamonds education
enhancements have increased 69% to 83%
The best students enter the University of Botswana,
Botswana College of Agriculture, and Botswana
Accountancy College.
Typical
Botswana
Classroom
32. Society and People
Population: 2,065,398
Languages: Setswana, Kalanga,
Sekgalagadi, English and Other
33. Society and People
Population: 2,065,398
Languages: Setswana, Kalanga,
Sekgalagadi, English and Other
34. Society and People
Population: 2,065,398
Languages: Setswana, Kalanga,
Sekgalagadi, English and Other
Life Expectancy: 58.78 yrs
35. Society and People
Population: 2,065,398
Languages: Setswana, Kalanga,
Sekgalagadi, English and Other
Life Expectancy: 58.78 yrs
Ethnic Groups: Kalanga, Tswana, Basarwa, White,
and Kgalagardi
36. Society and People
Population: 2,065,398
Languages: Setswana, Kalanga,
Sekgalagadi, English and Other
Life Expectancy: 58.78 yrs
Ethnic Groups: Kalanga, Tswana, Basarwa, White,
and Kgalagardi
School life expectancy: 12 years
50. Transportation
Airports: 78
- Paved Runways: 9
- Unpaved Runways: 69
Roads: 25,798 km
Railroads: 88 km
Drivers sit on the left
51. Transportation
Airports: 78
- Paved Runways: 9
- Unpaved Runways: 69
Roads: 25,798 km
Railroads: 888 km
Drivers sit on the left
Road in Botswana
