| Full Name | Republic of Botswana |
| Capital | Gaborone |
| Form of Government | Parliamentary Republic |
| Date of Independence | 30 September 1966 |
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| Total Area | 600,370 km2 (46th) 224,606 sq mi |
| Total Population (2006 estimate) | 1,639,833 (147th) |
| Time Zone | CAT (UTC+2) |
| Currency | Pula |
| GDP (nominal, 2008 estimate) | $13.806 billion |
| GDP Per Capita | $8,928.58 |
| Human Development Index | .654 |
| Languages | English, Setswana |
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| Religions | 67% Christianity, 23% Indigenous, 10% Islam |
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| TV stations | ORTB TV |
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