| Republic of Botswana |
| Capital: |
Gabarone |
Nationality: |
Motswana(s)/Batswana(p) |
Population: |
1,990,876 mil. |
| Currency: |
pulas (BWP) |
Off. Lang: |
English |
Area: |
581,730 sq km |
| Internet DM: |
bw |
GDP: |
$30.09 bil |
Life Exp: |
55.74 |
| Literacy: |
81.2 |
Location: |
22 00 S, 24 00 E |
Calling Code: |
267 |
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Botswana(bʊˈtʃwɑːnə, bʊtˈswɑːnə) is a southern African country that is bordered by Namibia to the west, South Africa to the south, Zambia to the East, and Angola and Zimbabwe to the North, located 22 00 S, 24 00 E. The total area is 581,730 sq km. The country has
been the most stable country in all of Africa since independence. The capital is Gaborone.
Botswana has a population of 1.9 million people, with 79% Tswana (or Setswana), 11% Kalanga , 3% Basarwa, other (Kgalagadi and white 7%). The country is 71.6% Christian, 6% Badimo, 1.4% other, 0.4% unspecified, and 20.6% none. Botswana has an 81.2% literacy rate.
Economy
Botswana Stock Exchange
The Botswana Stock Exchange is the stock exchange of Botswana that deals in equities and bonds. It is the third largest stock exchange in Southern Africa. It was established in 1989. The companies listed are representive of all companies in all industrial sectors of Botswana--financial, retail, tourism, and IT. The BSE has generated an aggregated return of 24% in the last ten years. Botswana remains one of the most stable countries in Africa.
| Public Companies |
| African Banking Corporation Holdings Limited |
| Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited |
| Botswana Insurance Holding Limited |
| Chobe Holdings Limited |
| Choppies Enterprises Limited |
| Cresta Marakanelo Limited |
| Engen Botswana Limited |
| First National Bank Botswana Limited |
| FSG Limited |
| Furnmart Limited formely "Furniture Mart Limited" |
| G4S Botswana Limited |
| Letlole La Rona Limited |
| Letshego Holdings Limited |
| Botswana Limited |
| New African Properties Limited |
| Olympia Capital Corporation Limited |
| PrimeTime Property Holdings Limited |
| RDC Properties Limited |
| Sechaba Brewery Holdings Limited |
| Sefalana Holding Company Limited |
| Standard Chartered Botswana Limited |
| Turnstar Holdings Limited |
| Wilderness Holdings Limited |
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