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Gaborone is the political and economic capital of Botswana, home to its largest companies and the Botswana Stock Exchange. It is also serves as the headquarters of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). [17] The main spoken languages in the city include Setswana , English, Kalanga, and Kgalagadi.
Republic of Botswana Lefatshe la Botswana (Tswana) Flag Coat of arms Motto: Pula "Rain" Anthem: Fatshe leno la rona "Blessed Be This Noble Land" Show globe Show map of Africa Capital and largest city Gaborone 24°39.5′S 25°54.5′E / 24.6583°S 25.9083°E / -24.6583; 25.9083 Official languages English National language Setswana Ethnic groups (2024) 79% Tswana 11% Kalanga 3% San ...
The city was chosen because of its proximity to a fresh water source, its proximity to the railway to Pretoria, and its central location among the central tribes. [15] Another reason Gaborone was picked to be capital was that it had a history of being the administrative center of Botswana.
The following is a list of cities and towns or villages in Botswana with population of over 1,000 citizens in the year 2022. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Capitals of the administrative divisions (cities, towns or districts) are shown in boldface.
British colonial Bechuanaland Protectorate capital relocated to Gaberones from Mafeking. [1] Gaborone Secondary School built. [2] 1966 Gaberones becomes capital of independent Botswana. [1] Botswana National Stadium opens. Derek Jones becomes mayor. 1968 - Botswana National Museum built. [2] 1969 Gaberones renamed "Gaborone." [1]
The location of Botswana An enlargeable relief map of the Republic of Botswana. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Botswana: Botswana – a landlocked sovereign country located in Southern Africa. [1] Citizens of Botswana are Batswana (singular: Motswana), regardless of ethnicity.
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Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (IATA: GBE, ICAO: FBSK), located 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of downtown Gaborone, is the main international airport of the capital city of Botswana. The airport is named after Sir Seretse Khama, the first president of Botswana. [3] It was opened in 1984 to handle regional and international traffic.