Botswana

• Full name: The Republic of Botswana
• Population: 2 million (2012)
• Capital: Gaborone
• Area: 581,730 sq km (224,607 sq miles)
• Major languages: English (official), Setswana
• Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs
• Life expectancy: 54 years (men), 51 years (women)
• Monetary unit: 1 Pula = 100 thebe
• Main exports: Diamonds, copper, nickel, beef
• GNI per capita: US $7,470 (2011)
• Internet domain: .bw

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