Botswana at a glance



Head of State : His Excellency Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama
Capital City : Gaborone
Botswana Day : September 30
Languages : English and Setswana
Currency : Pula (P)=100 thebe
Area : 582 000 square kilometres
Population : 1.7 million
GDP : US $ 11, 406.9 million
GDP Per Capita : US$ 6,536.00
Life Expectancy : 55.6 years
Life Expectancy for Males : 52 years
Life Expectancy for Females : 57.4 years
Urbanisation : 54.2%
Rural : 45.8%
Natural Resources : Diamonds, Cattle, Wildlife, Copper and Nickel, Soda Ash, Coal
Main Exports : Meat and Meat Products, Diamonds, Copper and Nickel, Soda Ash, Textiles
Major Tourist Attractions : Kalahari, Okavango etc…
Main Imports : Food Beverages, Fuels, Chemicals and Rubber Products, Wood and Paper Products, Textiles and Footwear, Metals and Metal Products, Machinery and Electrical Equipment, Vehicles and Transport Equipment.