Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. Geographically, Botswana is flat, with up to 70 percent of its territory being the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. Its border with Zambia to the north near Kazungula is poorly defined but at most is a few hundred metres long.

Did you know that:
1. The Jwaneng Diamond Mine, located in southern Botswana, is the world’s richest diamond mine.
2. Pula is the currency of Botswana.
3. Botswana is Africa’s longest surviving democracy.
4. In the !Xoo language of Botswana and Namibia, spoken by about 4,000 people, there are 112 distinct sounds (there are about 40 in English).