Botswana
Botswana is a country in Africa with a population of 2,480,242. Its capital is Gaborone and the currency is the BWP. GDP per capita is around $7,500, the main language is English.
Key facts
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Where is Botswana?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 121,000 in 1800 to 2,480,242 in 2023
From 46.2 yrs in 1950 to 69.2 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hello
- Good morning Good morning
- Good day Good day
- Good evening Good evening
- Good night Good night
- Thank you Thank you
- Please Please
- Excuse me Excuse me
- Sorry Sorry
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Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is BW?
BW is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Botswana, a country in Africa with its capital at Gaborone.
What language do they speak in Botswana?
The main language spoken in Botswana is English (English). English for "hello" is "Hello".
What is the capital of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
What is the country calling code for Botswana?
The international dialling code for Botswana is +267. Its two-letter country code is BW.
What currency is used in Botswana?
Botswana uses the BWP, currency code BWP.
What is the population of Botswana?
Botswana has a population of about 2,480,242 people across 581,730 km².