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    Introduction


    Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has the world's highest known rate of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease.


    Location


    Southern Africa, north of South Africa


    Geographic coordinates


    22 00 S, 24 00 E


    Area


    total: 600,370 sq km water: 15,000 sq km land: 585,370 sq km


    Area - comparative


    slightly smaller than Texas


    Land boundaries


    total: 4,013 km border countries: Namibia 1,360 km, South Africa 1,840 km, Zimbabwe 813 km


    Coastline


    0 km (landlocked)


    Maritime claims


    none (landlocked)


    Climate


    semiarid; warm winters and hot summers


    Terrain


    predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest


    Elevation extremes


    lowest point: junction of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers 513 m highest point: Tsodilo Hills 1,489 m


    Natural resources


    diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver


    Land use


    10 sq km (1998 est.)


    Irrigated land


    10 sq km (1998 est.)


    Natural hazards


    periodic droughts; seasonal August winds blow from the west, carrying sand and dust across the country, which can obscure visibility


    Environment - current issues


    overgrazing; desertification; limited fresh water resources


    Environment - international agreements


    party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlands signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements


    Geography - note


    landlocked; population concentrated in eastern part of the country


    Population


    1,561,973 note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and death rates, lower population and growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected (July 2004 est.)


    Capital


    Gaborone


    Phone Code


    +267


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