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Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, covering about 582,000 km² (224,710 sq mi). Its capital is Gaborone. It shares a land border with Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Capital
Gaborone
Continent
Africa
Region
Southern Africa
Area
582,000 km²
Languages
English and Tswana
Currency
Botswana pula
Calling code
+267
Internet domain
.bw
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Countries bordering Botswana

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