Batswana in Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are all celebrating the occasion with colourful display at their various national, cultural and local groups. Afroscandic also join the government of Botswana led by his Excellency, President Seretse Khama Ian Khama and all Batswana in celebrating this momentous occasion. -Afroscandic, the bridge between Africa and Scandinavia-
Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country’s conservation practices and extensive nature preserves.
: Location | Southern Africa, north of South Africa |
Area: | 581,730 sq km |
Country area compared to the world: | 48 |
Climate: | semiarid; warm winters and hot summers |
Terrain: | predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest |
Natural resources: | diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver |
Nationality: |
noun: Motswana (singular), Batswana (plural)
adjective: Motswana (singular), Batswana (plural)
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Ethnic groups: | Tswana (or Setswana) 79%, Kalanga 11%, Basarwa 3%, other, including Kgalagadi and white 7% |
Languages: | Setswana 78.2%, Kalanga 7.9%, Sekgalagadi 2.8%, English (official) 2.1%, other 8.6%, unspecified 0.4% (2001 census) |
Religions: | Christian 71.6%, Badimo 6%, other 1.4%, unspecified 0.4%, none 20.6% (2001 census) |
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