Botswana
Republic of Botswana
Africa · Southern Africa
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Sir Seretse Khama
leader
He was Botswana's first president and a central figure in its independence and nation-building.
Local Delicacy
Seswaa
A traditional dish of slow-cooked pounded beef usually served with pap.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Okavango Delta
This vast inland delta is one of Africa's most famous wildlife and wetland regions.
Agriculture & Produce
Sorghum is Botswana's traditional leading cereal, well adapted to its dry climate.
Watermelon is one of Botswana's most widely grown and culturally familiar fruit crops.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The segaba bowed string instrument is one of Botswana's best-known traditional instruments.
This thumb piano is widely associated with Tswana-speaking musical traditions.
Moropa drums support dance, ceremony, and communal music across Botswana.
The phalaphala horn has ceremonial importance in southern African traditions including Botswana.
Guitar is common in Botswana's contemporary popular music alongside traditional instruments.
Major Rivers
Bordering Countries
Traditional Dress
Traditional dress of Botswana