A country of slightly over 2.3 million people, Botswana is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. About 11.6 percent of the population lives in the capital and largest city, Gaborone.
Botswana’s Orapa mine is the largest diamond mine in the world in terms of value and quantity of carats produced annually.
Botswana has set aside 17% of its land as nature reserves – much more than the recommended 10%
The border between Botswana and Zambia is only 150 meters, which makes it the shortest border in the world.
Botswana has a low debt burden and high GDP per capita. It is Africa’s longest continuous Democracy with no coups.
This article will share with you some of the benefits that Botswana citizens enjoy as a result of peace and security and not forgetting maybe some good governance.
It was the world’s 2nd poorest country in 1966. It is Africa’s second least corrupt country.
Here are five facts to know about Botswana:
- In Botswana, university students get paid $154 monthly to go to school.
2. Botswana’s citizens get free land if they apply when they are above 18.
3. The country is so safe that even the President can walk around without security.
4. All citizens receive education and healthcare.
5. Girls are given free sanitary pads.
Botswana was the world’s strongest emerging market in 2020. It is Africa’s most stable country with no history of political violence or civil wars.
The official language is English and their calling code is +267.
