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Botswana
Diamonds, Wildlife, Steady Democracy
Overview
One of Africa's great success stories, transforming diamond wealth into stable democracy, home to the Okavango Delta and some of the continent's finest wildlife safaris.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Southern Africa
Land Area
582,000 km²
Capital
Gaborone
Languages
English, Tswana
Currencies
Botswana pula (P)
At a Glance
61
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
33
Freedom
80
Security
69
Life Expectancy
61.2 yrs
Median Age
22.9 yrs
Urbanization
73%
Cost Index
37
Housing Index
16
Healthcare Access
38/100
Climate
Average Temperature
21.9°C
Average AQI
13
Most Temperate Cities
1 Maun 24.2°C
2 Shakawe 24.1°C
3 Gweta 24°C
4 Nata 23.9°C
5 Sua 23.9°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Mathakola 9 AQI
2 Dukwe 9 AQI
3 Letsheng 9 AQI
4 Maun 9 AQI
5 Makobeng 9 AQI
Cities
Mathakola Tobane Dukwe Gaphatshwe Gobojango Sekoma Nkoyaphiri Mosopa Mmopone Letsheng Metsemotlhaba Maun
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Mathambgwane Makobeng Makwata Gaborone Mogoditshane Molepolole Mahalapye Kanye Serowe Mochudi Letlhakane Palapye Ramotswa Thamaga Tonota Gabane Ghanzi Janeng Kopong Tshabong Bokaa Orapa Letlhakeng Nata Otse Kang Shakawe Sefophe Masunga Gweta Hukuntsi Lenchwe Le Tau Maunatlala Ramokgonami Manyana Mopipi Sua Sebina Moijabana Mookane Ratholo Kalamare Lehututu Mmathubudukwane Werda Khakhea Khudumelapye Mathathane Mogapi Nokaneng Pandamatenga Sehithwa Pilikwe Pilane Maapi Makaleng Dutlwe Tamasane Dekar Botlhapatlou Machaneng Mosetse Rakops
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 37
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 16
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 22.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 87/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 12/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 76 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 9
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 2.53% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 21 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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