Botswana, a landlocked nation in Southern Africa,
covering an area of about 224,610 Square Miles.
This Southern African nation borders South Africa to the South and Southeast,
Namibia to the West and North, and Zimbabwe to the Northeast,
while it's connected to Zambia through the short Zambezi river border.
A country of 2.4 million people,
Botswana is one of the least densely populated countries in the world.
A Former British Protectorate, Botswana's economic transformation
since Independence is one of the world's development success stories,
praised and admired by many economic and political Analysts globally.
In this video, we are going to look at the 10 Interesting facts about Botswana.
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1) The Most Democratic Nation in Africa.
Since its Independence in 1966,
Botswana has maintained an uninterrupted tradition of democratic elections,
making it the Oldest Democratic Nation on the Continent.
In each of its elections since Independence in 1966
have been Free, Fair and Contested in schedule,
signifying the country's position as Africa's Most Democratic Nation.
International Observers also often credited
the country's democratic process as Free and Fair, and also gives an equal chance
to all the candidates competing in the General Election.
2} One of the Best Safari Destinations In the World.
From the floodplains of the Okavango Delta to the woodlands of Chobe National Park,
Botswana's diverse habitats provide the perfect settings
for extraordinary safari excursions.
This landlocked country is home to an abundance of plains gained,
huge herds of buffalo and plenty of Africa's apex predators.
3} One of the Wealthiest Countries in Africa.
Botswana has the fourth highest Gross National Income per Capita
in purchasing power in Africa,
which is also above the world average.
Botswana has been praised by many financial institutions globally
including the Africa Development Bank for sustaining one of the world's longest
economic booms in the past 4 decades, on par with some
of Asia's largest economies, like China, South Korea, and Singapore.
Botswana's economy heavily depends on the Mining sector
which contributes more than 50% of the government revenue
with the tourism sector being among the fastest-growing in the country
contributing about 14% of the country's GDP.
In addition to this, Botswana also has one of the highest
Human Development Index in Africa,
One of the Best Health Infrastructures on the continent
and It is also the Least Corrupt Nation in Africa.
4} One of the World's Largest Producers of Diamonds.
Botswana is the Largest Producer of diamonds in Africa
and the Second in the World after Russia.
Botswana, a Country where 4 of the World's Richest Mines of diamonds are located,
Botswana produces over 17 Million Carats of diamonds every year.
It has been the World's largest Producer of diamonds until 2019
when it was overtaken by Russia.
Thanks to its developed Mining Industry, the Country's Capital, Gaborone,
acts as a Diamond's Cutting and Refining hub, serving Namibia, South Africa
and even Developed nations such as Canada use its Facilities and Gemologist,
earning a Nickname, "The Diamond Capital".
5} A Country with the Highest Concentration of Elephants in the World.
Botswana's many Deltas, Rivers, Grasslands, and Savannas
has made it a Stronghold for a Significant amount of diverse Wildlife.
With over
130,000 Elephants living within its boundaries,
Botswana is home of the World's largest Elephant population.
While the demand of Ivory in Asia has proven to be Continuous threat
to the Survival of Elephants in Africa, Botswana has been one of the few
African countries that have been successful
in tackling poaching, with its number of Elephants grown.
Botswana has the Highest concentration of Elephants in the World,
and the Largest population of Elephants.
6} Home of the Oldest Tribe in the World.
The San people are Indigenous Hunter-gatherer Cultures
that are the First Cultures of Southern Africa, and whose territories
span Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia,
Zimbabwe and Lesotho.
The Oldest Inhabitants of Southern Africa,
the Southern African Ethnic group is said to be the Oldest tribe in the World.
Descendants of the
Early Stone Age ancestors, the San people's Traditions and Cultures
have remained the same
for over 20,000 years, making them one of the Most Interesting Tribe
in the World, attracting many visitors to Botswana,
which hosts over 60% of them.
7} Home to One of Africa's 7 Wonders.
The Okavango Delta is a Vast and Varied Ecosystem
created as the Okavango River flows into the Kalahari Desert in Botswana.
Formed by the Okavango River in the Tectonic trough of the Desert,
the Delta is an Endorheic vase that loses its water through
Evaporation and Transpiration.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site,
the Okavango Delta is known for its Superb wildlife.
Okavango Delta is home to 160 Species of Mammals,
530 Species of Birds,
155 Species of Reptiles, 35 Species of Amphibian,
and 1500 Species of Plants.
Okavango Delta is One of the 7 Wonders of Africa.
8} One of the Most Sparsely Populated Nations in the World.
Botswana is One of the World's Most Sparsely Populated Countries.
Botswana has a Population density of just 3 people per Square Kilometer,
making it the 13th Most sparsely Populated Nation in the World.
The Southern African Nation has an Area
of about 582,730 Square Kilometers,
which is slightly larger than France and almost equals the Size of Kenya,
with 70% of its Area covered by the Kalahari Desert.
9} Botswana, "The Best Place to see Meerkats".
Meerkats are Small Carnivorous from the Mongoose family.
Endemic to Southern Africa and Common throughout the Kalahari Desert,
these extremely Cute creatures Average about 20 Inches, 50 Centimeters long,
including their tail, who live together in burrows and only go
outside during the daytime.
There are few
animals on Earth who work as well together as Meerkats.
The Squirrel Size animals live in groups as large as 40,
with everyone in the mob participates in Gathering food,
Looking out for predators and Taking care of the babies.
Botswana is the Best Country to see these Wonderful creatures due
to presence of the Kalahari Desert.
10} Home To The World's Only Quadripoint Border.
An International Quadripoint is a place where 4 Countries meet.
Botswana is part of the Southern Africa Border where 4 Nations meet,
namely Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia.
The Kazungula Border remains the only place in the World
where 4 Nations meet.
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