Botswana

About Botswana

Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a country in Southern Africa. Its capital and largest political center is Gaborone. It covers an area of roughly 582,000 square kilometers.

The main languages spoken across Botswana include English, Tswana. Day-to-day trade runs on the Botswana pula (BWP), which you can check against your own currency using our Currency Converter. Botswana is landlocked, sharing land borders with its neighbors rather than opening onto the sea.

FAQs

What is the capital of Botswana?
Gaborone is the capital of Botswana.

What currency is used in Botswana?
Day-to-day trade runs on the Botswana pula (BWP), which you can check against your own currency using our Currency Converter.

How many countries border Botswana?
Botswana shares a land border with 4 countries.

What is the calling code for Botswana?
To call Botswana from abroad, dial the international access code followed by +267.