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
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.