Botswana

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INFORMATION

Capital: Gabarone Government: Parliamentary Republic Current President: Mokgweetsi Masisi Economy: Botswana has enjoyed one of the fastest growth rates per capita income in the world since independence. Since 1980’s, the country has been the world’s largest producer of gem-quality diamonds.  As such, diamond mining will continue to be the mainstay of Botswana’s economy, with known current reserves sufficient for at least the next 20 years. Population: 2,249,104 (2018) Land Size: 581,730 sq km (224,607 sq miles) Major Ethnic Groups: Tswana (or Setswana): 79% Kalanga: 11% Basarwa: 3% Other, including Kgalagadi and white: 7%

Religions: Christian: 71.6% Badimo(indigenous African religion): 6% Other: 1.4% Unspecified: 0.4% None: 20.6% Language(s): Setswana: 78.2% Kalanga: 7.9% Sekgalagadi: 2.8% English (official): 2.1% Other: 8.6% Unspecified: 0.4% Links: CIA World Fact Book: Botswana U.S. Department of State: Botswana BBC News: Botswana Botswana Embassy in the U.S. Botswana Guardian Botswana Daily News

RECENT NEWS

• Thu - Apr 25, 2019: Olopeng Warns Youth Against Alcohol, Drug Abuse - AllAfrica News: Botswana
  [Botswana Daily News] Tonota -Member of Parliament for Tonota, Mr Thapelo Olopeng says government is concerned about the escalating rate of alcohol and drug abuse among the youth.
• Thu - Apr 25, 2019: Moloi Bemoans Gunners Lack of Training - AllAfrica News: Botswana
  [Botswana Daily News] Lobatse -Extension Gunners head coach, Pontsho Moloi says the team was being held back by lack of regular training.
• Thu - Apr 25, 2019: Make Bayeyi Chieftainship Hereditary - VP - AllAfrica News: Botswana
  [Botswana Daily News] Gumare -The Bayeyi of Gumare have been told to have a clear Bogosi line of succession from one family to avoid protests.
• Thu - Apr 25, 2019: Gaborone Meet Saturday - AllAfrica News: Botswana
  [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -The annual Gaborone International Meet (GIM) to be held at the National Stadium on Saturday, will have two promotional events for upcoming athletes and Special Olympics.
• Thu - Apr 25, 2019: Dog Business Opportunities Abound - Instructor - AllAfrica News: Botswana
  [Botswana Daily News] Lorwana -Dog breeder and trainer, Mr Moemedi Ramontshonyana of German Shepherd Canine Kernel Guru has applauded Dr Edwin Dikoloti for exposing residents of Mmathethe/Molapowabojang constituency to abundant career paths in dog entrepreneurship.