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Botswana

Southern Africa, Africa

Education % GDP
#8of 176 countries

8.1% of GDP

World Bank / UNESCO 2021

About the size of Kenya

582.0K km² against 580.4K km². Total area, REST Countries.

115% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Unemployment %23.4%. World Bank 2023.5 of 179Education % GDP8.1% of GDP. World Bank / UNESCO 2021.8 of 176Total Area582.0K km². REST Countries 2023.46 of 195

Lowest rankings

Farmland %0.5%. World Bank 2021.185 of 191Population2.5M people. World Bank 2023.141 of 195Life Expectancy69.2 years. World Bank 2022.135 of 194

Neighbours

NamibiaCapital: WindhoekSouth AfricaCapital: PretoriaZambiaCapital: LusakaZimbabweCapital: Harare

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Botswana, in short

What is the capital of Botswana?

The capital of Botswana is Gaborone. Gaborone is the seat of national government for Botswana, a country in Southern Africa.

What is the population of Botswana?

Botswana has a population of about 2.5 million people, the 144th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Botswana?

Botswana covers 582,000 square kilometers (224,711 square miles), making Botswana the 47th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Botswana?

Botswana borders 4 countries: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

What is the life expectancy in Botswana?

Life expectancy at birth in Botswana is 69.2 years, the 157th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Botswana in?

Botswana is in Africa, in the Southern Africa region. Botswana is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.