Botswana
Botswana is a country in Africa (Southern Africa). Its capital is Gaborone. It has about 2,562,122 inhabitants (141st of 194 by population) and covers 582,000 km² (46th of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Gaborone |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Southern Africa |
| Population | 2,562,122 (2025) |
| Area | 582,000 km² |
| Currencies | Botswana pula (P) |
| Languages | English, Tswana |
| Demonym | Motswana |
| Borders | Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
Sources: world-countries (mledoze/countries) · flag-icons · Wikidata (P36 capital) · World Bank, SP.POP.TOTL. Last verified: 2026-10-09. Details and licenses