| Local Name: Republic of
Botswana |
| Surface : 600.372 Kmq.
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| Population : 1.484.000 inhabitants |
| Climate: Most of the country has a subtropical climate, with cooler
temperatures prevailing in the higher altitudes. Winter days are warm and nights are cool,
with heavy frost common in the desert. Temperatures range from maximums of 26.6°C - 32°C
(80°F-90°F) from October to February to minimums of 2° to 4.4°C (30° - 40°F) from
June to August. In August begin the seasonal winds that blow from the west and carry sand
and dust across the country. The summer rainy seasons runs from November to March and rain
is rare between the months of May to August. |
| Visas: Visas are required by all nationals except those of
Commonwealth countries, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Rep. of Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway,
Pakistan, Western Samoa, San Marino, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Uruguay and USA.
Visa ARE required for nationals of Ghana, India, Mauritius, Nigeria and Sri Lanka. Stay
permits, which are extendable up to 30 days, are issued at the border. |
| Electricity: 220 - 240 V |
| Capital : Gaborone |
| System : Presidential Republic |
| Languages : English,
setswana |
| Religions : indigenous beliefs 50%, Christian 50% |
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| Money : pula (P) |
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