Independent from Britain in 1966
The one of Africa’s poorest countries at the time of independent
Since diamond was discovered in 1967, Botswana has experienced rapid economic development.
Middle-income countries : 6th (it surpassed South Africa)
Mineral Resources : Diamond
Tourism : Okavango wetlands and Chobe National Park,
Kalahari desert and the Moremi Wildlife protected areas
Language:
English (official language 2%)
Tswana (generally 78%)
