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Botswana Overview
- Officially the Republic of Botswana, located in Southern Africa.
- Landlocked, mostly flat with 70% in the Kalahari Desert.
- Borders include South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- Population: 2.4 million, one of the least populated globally.
Ethnic Composition and History
- Batswana people (80% of the population) are the majority.
- Kalanga people are the largest ethnic minority (11%).
- British colonized in 1885; became independent as Botswana in 1966.
- Parliamentary republic with democratic elections since independence.
Economy and Social Issues
- Economy relies on tourism and diamond mining.
- GNI per capita around $20,158, high standard of living.
- Challenges include high unemployment, income inequality, and HIV/AIDS epidemic.
- Member of several international organizations.