What is the Capital of Botswana?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Botswana is Gaborone. Botswana is located in Southern Africa, Africa, with a population of 2,359,609. The official currency is the Botswana pula and the primary language spoken is Tswana.
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Gaborone at a glance
| Capital city | Gaborone |
|---|---|
| Country | Botswana (Republic of Botswana) |
| Region | Southern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 2,359,609 (144th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Botswana pula (BWP) |
| Calling code | +267 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Botswana
- Windhoek, capital of Namibia
- Pretoria, capital of South Africa
- Lusaka, capital of Zambia
- Harare, capital of Zimbabwe
Botswana in context
- Botswana covers 582,000 km², making it the 46th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 4 people per km² ranks 190th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- Botswana is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 2,359,609 people, Botswana holds about 2.7% of the population of Southern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Botswana has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Botswana is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Botswana — FAQ
What is the capital of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
Is Gaborone the largest city in Botswana?
Yes — Gaborone is both the capital and the largest city of Botswana.
What country is Gaborone in?
Gaborone is the capital city of Botswana.
What continent is Gaborone in?
Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, is located in Africa.
Is Gaborone the capital of Botswana?
Yes — Gaborone is the capital of Botswana (official name: Republic of Botswana).
Gaborone is the capital of which country?
Gaborone is the capital of Botswana, in Southern Africa.
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