Botswana: flag, capital and key facts
Botswana is a country in Africa whose capital is Gaborone. It covers 581,730 km², making it the 47th largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 2,630,296, 138th in the world. It shares a land border with 4 countries. Official currency: Pula (BWP).
Key facts about Botswana
| Capital | Gaborone |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2,630,296 (rank 138) |
| Land area | 581,730 km² (rank 47) |
| Currency | Pula (BWP) |
| GDP per capita | 7,200 USD |
| Main languages | English, Tswana |
| ISO 3166-1 code | BW |
Which countries border Botswana?
Botswana shares a land border with 4 countries:
- Namibia — capital Windhoek
- South Africa — capital Pretoria
- Zambia — capital Lusaka
- Zimbabwe — capital Harare
Other countries in Africa
Play with Botswana on Flagdle
Botswana is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Gaborone” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.