Botswana is the worlds biggest diamond producing country in terms of value and the second biggest in terms of production.
Botswana is also the most sparsely populated country in the world. About 80% of Botswana’s landscape is covered by the Kalahari Desert.
Botswana is in Northern Africa, with a population of 2.35 million people. Its capital is Gaborone, and the currency is Botswana pula. The main language spoken in Botswana is English.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1-2)
- Good Friday (Date varies)
- Easter Monday (Date varies)
- Labour Day (May 1)
- Ascension (Date varies)
- Sir Seretse Khama Day (June 1)
- President’s Day (Date varies)
- Botswana Day (Sep 30 – Oct 1)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
- Boxing Day (Dec 26)
It has 2 world heritage sites:
It also has 3 national parks:
Want to learn more? Check out Botswana’s tourism website!
Also Check out the Botswana National Museum.
Fun activities to do
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