Botswana
Republic of Botswana
People: Motswana
Botswana is located in Southern Africa and has a population of around 2.4 million. Its capital city is Gaborone, and the most widely spoken official language is English. Botswana is landlocked, sharing borders with 4 neighbouring countries.
By the numbers, Botswana is the 144th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.03% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 46th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 4 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Botswana — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Botswana |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Gaborone |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Southern Africa |
| Population | 2,359,609 |
| Area | 582,000 km² |
| Currency | Botswana pula (BWP) P |
| Official Languages | English, Tswana |
| Dialling Code | +267 |
| Internet TLD | .bw |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | BW / BWA |
| Borders | Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Botswana
What is the capital and currency of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone and the currency is the Botswana pula (BWP), symbol P.
What is the capital of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
What currency does Botswana use?
Botswana uses the Botswana pula (BWP, symbol: P).
What language do they speak in Botswana?
The official languages of Botswana are English and Tswana.
What is the dialling code for Botswana?
The international dialling code for Botswana is +267.
What side of the road does Botswana drive on?
Botswana drives on the left-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Botswana
Namibia
South Africa
Zambia
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