KnowraGaboroneGaboroneGaborone is Botswana’s capital and largest city, located in the country’s southeast near the border with South Africa.BriefConnectBotswana: A landlocked country in southern Africa, bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Gaborone is Botswana’s capital and largest city.South-East District: A district in southeastern Botswana that includes Gaborone and surrounding settlements. Gaborone lies within this district, though it is administered separately.Government of Botswana: The national executive and public administration of the Republic of Botswana. Many central government offices are based in Gaborone.Tlokweng: A village and urban settlement immediately east of Gaborone, near the South African border. Its continuous growth links it closely to the capital’s eastern edge.Bechuanaland Protectorate: A British-administered territory that became the independent state of Botswana in 1966. Gaborone was selected as the capital before the protectorate became independent.Notwane River: A river in southeastern Botswana that flows through the Gaborone area. The river and its catchment shape the city’s water supply and landscape.Bank of Botswana: Botswana’s central bank, responsible for monetary policy and currency issuance. Its headquarters place a key national financial institution in the capital.Mogoditshane: A large village and urban settlement northwest of Gaborone. It is part of the capital’s expanding metropolitan area.Botswana Independence: The end of British rule and establishment of the Republic of Botswana on 30 September 1966. The new government made Gaborone its national capital at independence.Gaborone Dam: A reservoir on the Notwane River that supplies water to Gaborone and nearby areas. The dam is a major local water source for the capital.Show all 21Linked from 1 pageFrancistownCompared with: Gaborone is the national political center, while Francistown anchors the northeast.