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Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It was formerly known as the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland and gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. Botswana has a population of over 2 million people and its economy was transformed from one of the poorest to a middle income country due to its diamond mining industry. The official languages are Setswana, Kalanga, Sekgalagadi and English.
Africa presentation
- 2. Introduction Formerly Known as the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland Currency: Pula Time Zone: Central Africa Time Independence from the United Kingdom in 1966
- 3. Flag
- 4. Geography
- 5. Geography Area: 224,610 sq mi.
- 6. Geography Area: 224,610 sq mi. 47th largest country in the world
- 7. Geography Area: 224,610 sq mi. 47th largest country in the world Kalahari Desert- Covers 70% of land surface
- 8. Geography Area: 224,610 sq mi. 47th largest country in the world Kalahari Desert
- 9. Geography Area: 224,610 sq mi. 47th largest country in the world Kalahari Desert Drought
- 10. Geography Area: 224,610 sq mi. 47th largest country in the world Kalahari Desert Drought Desertification - Causing 75% of the countries human and animal population to be dependant on ground water
- 11. Geography KALAHARI DESERT Area: 224,610 sq mi 47th largest country in the world Kalahari Desert – covers 70% of land surface Drought Desertification - Causing 75% of the countries human and animal population to be dependant on ground water
- 13. Government and Politics Government: Parliamentary Republic
- 14. Government and Politics Government: Parliamentary Republic - The president is the head of state and head of government
- 15. Government and Politics Government: Parliamentary Republic - The president is the head of state and head of government President- Ian Khama
- 16. Government and Politics Government: Parliamentary Republic - The president is the head of state and head of government President- Ian Khama Vice President- Mompati Merafhe
- 17. Government and Politics Government: Parliamentary Republic - The president is the head of state and head of government President- Ian Khama Vice President- Mompati Merafhe Least corrupt country in Africa
- 18. Government and Politics Government: Parliamentary Republic - The president is the head of state and head of government President- Ian Khama Vice President- Mompati Merafhe Least corrupt country in Africa Capital City: Gaborone
- 19. Economy
- 20. Economy One of the fastest growth rates in per capita income in the World
- 21. Economy One of the fastest growth rates in per capita income in the World Went from one of the poorest countries to a middle class country
- 22. Economy One of the fastest growth rates in per capita income in the World Went from one of the poorest countries to a middle class country One of Africa’s most advanced banking systems
- 23. Economy One of the fastest growth rates in per capita income in the World Went from one of the poorest countries to a middle class country One of Africa’s most advanced banking systems Debswana is the largest mining company in ® Botswana
- 24. Economy One of the fastest growth rates in per capita income in the World Went from one of the poorest countries to a middle class country One of Africa’s most advanced banking systems Debswana is the largest mining company in ® Botswana Headquarters
- 25. Education
- 26. Education Education growth has improved a lot since independence in 1966
- 27. Education Education growth has improved a lot since independence in 1966 Since discovery of diamonds education enhancements have increased 69% to 83%
- 28. Education Education growth has improved a lot since independence in 1966 Since discovery of diamonds education enhancements have increased 69% to 83% The best students enter the University of Botswana, Botswana College of Agriculture, and Botswana Accountancy College.
- 29. Education Education growth has improved a lot since independence in 1966 Since discovery of diamonds education enhancements have increased 69% to 83% The best students enter the University of Botswana, Botswana College of Agriculture, and Botswana Accountancy College. Typical Botswana Classroom
- 31. Society and People Population: 2,065,398
- 32. Society and People Population: 2,065,398 Languages: Setswana, Kalanga, Sekgalagadi, English and Other
- 33. Society and People Population: 2,065,398 Languages: Setswana, Kalanga, Sekgalagadi, English and Other
- 34. Society and People Population: 2,065,398 Languages: Setswana, Kalanga, Sekgalagadi, English and Other Life Expectancy: 58.78 yrs
- 35. Society and People Population: 2,065,398 Languages: Setswana, Kalanga, Sekgalagadi, English and Other Life Expectancy: 58.78 yrs Ethnic Groups: Kalanga, Tswana, Basarwa, White, and Kgalagardi
- 36. Society and People Population: 2,065,398 Languages: Setswana, Kalanga, Sekgalagadi, English and Other Life Expectancy: 58.78 yrs Ethnic Groups: Kalanga, Tswana, Basarwa, White, and Kgalagardi School life expectancy: 12 years
- 38. Communication
- 39. Communication Telephones(mobile): 2.6 million
- 40. Communication Telephones(mobile): 2.6 million T.V Media: TWO television stations
- 41. Communication Telephones(mobile): 2.6 million T.V Media: TWO television stations Internet country code is .bw
- 42. Communication Telephones(mobile): 2.6 million T.V Media: TWO television stations Internet country code is .bw Internet Users: 120,000
- 43. Communication Telephones(mobile): 2.6 million T.V Media: TWO television stations Internet country code is .bw Internet Users: 120,000
- 44. Transportation
- 46. Transportation Airports: 78 - Paved Runways: 9
- 47. Transportation Airports: 78 - Paved Runways: 9 - Unpaved Runways: 69
- 48. Transportation Airports: 78 - Paved Runways: 9 - Unpaved Runways: 69 Roads: 25,798 km
- 49. Transportation Airports: 78 - Paved Runways: 9 - Unpaved Runways: 69 Roads: 25, 798 km Railroads: 888 km
- 50. Transportation Airports: 78 - Paved Runways: 9 - Unpaved Runways: 69 Roads: 25,798 km Railroads: 88 km Drivers sit on the left
- 51. Transportation Airports: 78 - Paved Runways: 9 - Unpaved Runways: 69 Roads: 25,798 km Railroads: 888 km Drivers sit on the left Road in Botswana
- 52. Bibliography http://www.wikipedia.org/ http://www.botswana.com/ https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ www.gov.bw/ http://www.botswanatourism.us/ http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107353.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13040376 http://www.lonelyplanet.com/botswana www.everyculture.com › Bo-Co www.botswana.co.za/Botswana_FAQ.../botswana-people- faq.html
Editor's Notes
- #8: Limpopo river lies partially in botswana
- #14: Meaning no clear cut separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches
- #19: Has the Most secretive public institutions
- #21: Per capita income – average income of all industries throughout a country often used to measure the wealth of a nation
- #22: Per capita income – average income of all industries throughout a country often used to measure the wealth of a nation
- #23: Per capita income – average income of all industries throughout a country often used to measure the wealth of a nation
- #24: Per capita income – average income of all industries throughout a country often used to measure the wealth of a nation
- #25: Per capita income – average income of all industries throughout a country often used to measure the wealth of a nation
- #30: And only a hand full of students are eligible for a u.s based college or education