Botswana
Africa
Population
2,480,244
World Clock
09:35 UTC+2
Calling Code
+267
Currency
Capital City
Location
Geography
Total Area581,730 km²224,607 sq mi
Economy
GDP$20.1 billion
GDP per Capita$8,100
Main exports
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Main imports
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Military
Active Troops9,000
Defence Spending$0.568 billion
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National Holidays
New Year's DayJanuary 1
This holiday marks the beginning of the new calendar year.
Botswana DaySeptember 30
This date commemorates Botswana's independence from the United Kingdom in 1966.
Christmas DayDecember 25
A public holiday celebrated as the annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Language
Official LanguageEnglish
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