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 Botswana
is an African success story. A long-neglected British
protectorate, Botswana achieved its
independence in 1966 and immediately thereafter, in a mad
stroke of luck, discovered three of the world's richest
diamond mines. Today the country enjoys a relatively
enlightened government, and its health, educational and
economic standards are rivalled on the African continent only
by South Africa's.
Beyond the narrow eastern corridor where the majority of
population is concentrated, Botswana is a
largely roadless wilderness of savannas, deserts, wetlands and
salt pans. To ensure the country's natural assets are
preserved, Botswana's government has embraced
a policy of courting primarily high-cost, low-impact tourism,
although recent years have seen options for independent,
budget-minded travellers grow. Skinflints and softies beware:
This remains a destination for the intrepid, well-heeled
traveller.
 The
Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve is a
succession of islands and lagoons, open grasslands and flooded
plains in a mosaic of land and water. Palms and towering trees
abound, throwing their shade over crystal pools, forest glades
and grassy knolls. Here is a part of Africa relatively un
spoilt by modern man, worthy of being a World Heritage
Site".
 Chobe
is well known for its lush forests and huge herds of
elephants. Guests can enjoy sunset cruises along the Chobe
river - a unique way to relax and enjoy game viewing.
Savuti lies within Chobe National Park and is
famous for its lions, hyena and large herds of game
The great
plains of Makgadikgadi Pans are scenically
stunning. At certain times of the year, enormous flocks of
flamingos, pelicans and innumerable ducks congregate in a
myriad of colors on the lakes.
Chartered
flights over the 13 000km2 region is an awesome sight. For
some, the experience of gliding through the swamps in a mokoro
(a special dug out canoe) provides the thrill of a lifetime.
The most mystical call of Africa is the cry of the fish eagle,
a call that will haunt your soul, and bring you back to Africa
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country name: Republic of Botswana
Area: 600,370 sq km (231,800 sq mi)
Population: 1.6 million
Capital city: Gaborone (pop 192,000)
People: Botswana 60%, Bakalanga,
Basarwa, Bakgalagadi
Languages: English, Setswana
Religions: indigenous beliefs 50%,
Christian 50%
Government: parliamentary republic
President: Festus Mogae
GDP: US$5.25 billion
GDP per head: US$3300
Annual growth: 6%
Inflation: 9% |
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Major
industries:
diamonds, copper, nickel, coal, salt, soda ash,
potash, livestock processing, sorghum, maize, millet,
pulses, groundnuts (peanuts), beans, cowpeas,
sunflower seed, livestock
Major trading partners: EU, Southern
African Customs Union (SACU), Zimbabwe
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