Officially the Republic of Botswana, located in the center of Southern Africa, it gained its independence from the United Kingdom on September 30, 1966. Its name comes from the predominant tribes in the territory (Tswana). It has borders with Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- Capital: Gaborone
- Official Language: Ingles y Setzwana
- Population: 2,254,068 (2018)
- Area: 581,730 Km²
- Currency: Pula (BWP)