- Full Country Name: Republic of Botswana
- Capital: Gaborone
- Language: English and Tswana.
- Currency: Pula (BWP) = 100 thebe.
- People: Tswana (98%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 33.89, Female: 33.84.
- Religion: Indigenous beliefs over 50%, Christian 30%.
- Size (sq km): 581,730 (46th) (2.5% water).
- Population: 1.6 million (147th)
- Population Density per sq km: 3.0 (220th)
- Country Dialling Code: 267
- Internet Country Code: .bw
- Time Zone: GMT +2.
- Voltage Guide: 220-240 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Limited acceptance of credit cards. Hotels accept traveller's cheques but the surcharge can be high.
- Business Hours: 0800-1700 April-October, 0730-1630 October-April.
- GDP: US$5.25 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$3,300
- Annual Growth: 6%
- Inflation: 9%
- Major Industries: diamonds, copper, nickel, coal, salt, soda ash, potash, livestock processing, sorghum, maize, millet, pulses, groundnuts (peanuts), beans, cowpeas, sunflower seed, livestock.
- Major Trading Partners: EU, Southern African Customs Union (SACU), Zimbabwe.
- Personal Safety: Safe