Botswana Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Botswana |
| Common Name | Botswana – /bɑtˈswɑ.nə/ |
| Nationality | Motswana (singular), Batswana (plural) – noun Motswana (singular), Batswana (plural) – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1966 (from the United Kingdom) |
| Administrative Divisions | 10 districts and 6 town councils |
| Total Population | 2.4 million (#145) with 72.9% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Gaborone (capital city) |
| Major Languages | English (official), Setswana 77.3%, Sekalanga, Shekgalagadi |
| Electricity Access | 73.7% of total population |
| Internet Access | 74% of total population |
| Currency | Pulas (BWP) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $38.4 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $14,800 (#109) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 581,730 sq km / 224,607 sq mi (#50) with 2.6% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Southern Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
| Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Our Land”