Botswana Embassy
Nifas Silk Lafto Sub city, K-04, House No 1230 | |
P.O. Box: | 22282 |
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | |
Phone: |
(+251) 11-371-5422 |
Fax: |
(+251) 11-371-4099 |
About Botswana Embassy
Country Basic Profile
Population: | 2,155,784 |
Location: | Southern Africa, north of South Africa |
Continent: | |
Major Urban Area: | GABORONE (capital) 202,000 (2011) |
Languages: | Setswana 78.2%, Kalanga 7.9%, Sekgalagadi 2.8%, English (official) 2.1%, other 8.6%, unspecified 0.4% (2001 census) |
Ethnic Groups: | Tswana (or Setswana) 79%, Kalanga 11%, Basarwa 3%, other, including Kgalagadi and white 7% |
Religions: | Christian 71.6%, Badimo 6%, other 1.4%, unspecified 0.4%, none 20.6% (2001 census) |
History: | Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. More than four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most stable 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 one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease. |
Coastline: | 0 km (landlocked) |
Climate: | semiarid; warm winters and hot summers |
Terrain: | predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest |
Natural Resources: | diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver |
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Botswana Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Botswana Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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