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Half a century ago Botswana was a Cinderella among nations. Then the Fairy Godmother visited and bestowed upon her the gift of diamonds. The resulting economic boom transformed Botswana into one of Africa's richest countries (as measured by per capita income). In 1966 the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland was granted independence and renamed Botswana, and the first democratic President, the internationally respected Sir Seretse Khama, guided his country into a peaceful future.

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  • Tswana

    The largest tribal group in Botswana, the Tswana comprise just over half the country's population and mainly live in the eastern part of the country... Read more

  • Bayei (River Bushmen)

    The Bayei, also known as the River Bushmen, live along the tributaries of the Okavango and Chobe rivers in northern and central Botswana. African... Read more

  • Top Reasons to Go to Botswana

    The Okavango Delta. Whether you are drifting dreamily in a mokoro through the crystal-clear, papyrus-fringed channels, or walking among ancient... Read more

  • A Model Motswana

    The Batswana (singular: Motswana) are renowned for their courtesy and dignity. A perfect role model is the now world-famous Motswana lady detective... Read more

  • Fast Facts

    Size At 581,730 square km (224,607 square mi), it's roughly the size of France or Texas.... Read more

  • Health & Safety

    There are high standards of hygiene in all the private lodges, and most hotels are usually up to international health standards. But malaria... Read more

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