South Central Africa Subregion
Nationalized Work
11 Churches
785
Intermediate Missionaries
Botswana has a population of 2,417,596 as of 2023.
582,000 sq km / 224,610 sq mi (between the size of California and Texas)
Gabarone is the capital city of Botswana.
79% Tswana11% Kalanga3% Basarwa7% Other
79.1% Christian4.1% Badimo16.8% Other / Non-religious
English (official)Several tribal languages are also spoken.
Botswana is mostly flat with gently rolling hills.
Mining and banking make up a large portion of the economic strength of Botswana.
Botswana has one of the most stable economies in Africa.
Botswana gained their independence from the UK on September 30, 1966.
Click on the map above to see additional information concerning this country from nationsonline.org.