Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa, bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its territory includes the Okavango Delta and much of the Kalahari Desert.

Okavango Delta: A vast inland delta in northwestern Botswana where the Okavango River spreads across the Kalahari Basin. Its seasonal floods sustain one of Botswana’s richest wildlife habitats.
Tswana people: A southern African people whose languages and related communities are concentrated in Botswana and neighboring countries. Tswana communities shaped the country’s name, political traditions, and national identity.
Quett Masire: A Botswana politician who served as the country’s second president from 1980 to 1998. His presidency continued Botswana’s political stability and economic growth after Khama.
Namibia: A country in southwestern Africa, bordering Botswana to the west and sharing part of the Kalahari region. The two neighbors contrast in colonial histories and post-independence political development.
HIV/AIDS in Botswana: The severe HIV/AIDS epidemic that affected Botswana, followed by extensive public treatment and prevention programs. The epidemic deeply affected society and prompted one of Africa’s broadest treatment responses.
Chobe National Park: A national park in northern Botswana known for its large elephant population and Chobe River ecosystem. The park shows how Botswana protects wildlife while attracting visitors.
Bechuanaland Protectorate: A British protectorate established in 1885 over territory that became Botswana. Its colonial boundaries formed the basis of the modern state.
Festus Mogae: A Botswana politician who served as the country’s third president from 1998 to 2008. His administration confronted the HIV/AIDS epidemic and sustained economic development.
Zimbabwe: A landlocked country in southern Africa, bordering Botswana to the northeast. Zimbabwe’s economic and political trajectory differs sharply from Botswana’s in key periods.
Botswana pula: The official currency of Botswana, introduced in 1976. The pula represents monetary institutions built after independence.

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