Capital:
Gaborone
Area:
582,000 sq km / 225,000 sq ml
Language:
English, Setswana
Currency:
Franc CFA
Population:
1,573,267
Life expectancy:
58 (men), 64 (women)
Literacy rate:
84%
Religions:
Christian 50%, animist
Physical features:
Kalahari Desert in the south west (approx. 75% of land is desert), Makgadikgadi salt pans in east, Okavango Swamp in north
Ethnic distribution:
90% Tswana, 5% Kung remainder European
Exports:
Diamonds, copper, nickel, meat products, textiles
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