Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on September 30, 1966.
It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Namibia to the west, Zambia to the north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. The economy, closely tied to South Africa's, is predominated by mining, especially diamonds, cattle, and tourism. The country
is named after its largest ethnic group, the Tswana.

Population of 1,640,115

Capital City: Gaborone

Languages:
- English (6%) - Official
- Setswana (90%)
- Other (4%)

Races:
- Black (98%)
- White (2%)

Religion:
- Christian 80%
- Traditional beliefs 20 %