Botswana
Key facts on Botswana
- Full name:
- The Republic of Botswana
- Population:
- 2.1 million
- Capital:
- Gaborone
- Area:
- 581,730 sq km (224,607 sq miles)
- Major languages:
- Setswana 78.2%, Kalanga 7.9%, Sekgalagadi 2.8%, English (official) 2.1%, other 8.6%, unspecified 0.4%
- Major religions:
- Christian 71.6%, Badimo 6%, other 1.4%, unspecified 0.4%, none 20.6%
- Life expectancy:
- 59 years (men), 57 years (women) (2011 est)
- Literacy:
- 81.2%
- Monetary unit:
- 1 Pula = 100 thebe
- Main exports:
- Diamonds, copper, nickel, soda ash, meat, textiles
- GDP per capita (PPP):
- US $13,100 (2010 est)
- Source:
- CIA World Factbook