does anyone know anything about Botswana?
Question by Aragones Moola: does anyone know anything about Botswana?
I first heard about it when Prince harry visited over there for the holidays after a little spell on the front-line in Afghanistan, I just need info on safety,currency and anything concerning getting there
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Answer by Stupid Question Terminator
its safe, as long as you watch a show about it on tv
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It is a country in southern part of Africa. It is a land locked country with neighbours as South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It has mining, tourism and cattle rearing as main business.
Botswana is a relatively big country in Southern Africa with a relatively low population approx 1.6million.
Climate is very hot with a large portion of the country consisting of desert.
Botswana,since independence in the sixties, has grown it’s economy into one of the fastest growing in the world and spends a huge portion of government income on education.
Well known for the Okavango swamps and other tourist attractions like their wildlife reserves.
Country rich in diamonds and exports beef and donkey meat –
trades mainly with Southern African countries.
Like many African countries has challenges relative to the containment of Aids which is rampant.
Currency is the pula which is 18% stronger than the SA rand – approx P10-20 /1$.
The country is relatively safe and I have experienced no problems during my trips there.
For more info. go to : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botswana
Edit ; Peter W – why would I intentionally lie, I made an error and have now corrected it – thank you for pointing this out.
Simply Google Botswana.
IT WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING you want to know.
They drink Ohlsons Lager, a total waste of time and money, baie swak!
tony j almost got everything right but he lied to you that botswana population is approx 6 million, they are just 1.6 million but they have the highest AIDS rate in the world. yeah they are rich as hell.
Botswana is one of the finest travel destinations in the African continent. It is among the best places in the world for exploring wildlife and to take safaris. Okavango Delta region, is the most popular region among the tourists. During the rainy season this region becomes a maze of waterways, islands, and lakes. Moremi Wildlife Refuge in Okavango has a wide variety of wildlife, flora and fauna.
Most popular regions of Botswana are:
- National Parks and Game Reserves
- Kalahari Desert
- Gemsbok National Park
- Tuli Block
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- Okavango Delta
Other than visiting the wildlife reserves you can also do the following exciting activities:
- Fly over parts of Botswana in a hot-air balloon.
- Fishing in Okavango Delta and Chobe river systems.
- Experience Botswana’s culture in a historic village called Serowe.
Once the Visitors reach their camp by a light aircraft, they can then safari by vehicle, on foot, by motorboat, riding in a makoro canoe, a horse, ride a quad bike or even an elephant. The transportation modes in Botswana are a fun and fascinating part of the safari experience. To protect the country’s natural assets, the government has instituted a policy of promoting and encouraging low-volume, high-cost tourism. It is one of the few remaining places in Africa where the adventuresome safari still exists.
PEOPLE: San people have lived here for thousands of years using the ancient methods of hunting and gathering. The Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park in the north are areas of outstanding natural beauty, rich in animal life.
CLIMATE: Summer: November to March. High temperatures average 85-95°F with lows around 65°F. Winter: June to August. Daytime temperatures around 75°F with nighttime lows around 40°F.
ECONOMY OVERVIEW: Botswana has one of the world’s highest economic growth rates. Through fiscal discipline and sound management, Botswana has transformed itself from one of the poorest countries in the world to a middle-income country. Diamond mining has fueled much of the expansion. Tourism, financial services, subsistence farming, and cattle raising are other key sectors.
CURRENCY: Botswana Pula (BWP), 1 BWP = 100 Thebe.
ELECTRICITY: 230 volts, 50Hz. ( US visitors should consider carrying the voltage converters)
LANGUAGE: Official language – English. Most popular spoken language – Setswana.
Although Botswana is a relatively safe country for tourists, still you should visit travel.state.gov for any current safety recommendations for Botswana.