Key Facts and Figures
The quality of Botswana’s workforce is second to none in Africa.
  • The workforce is well educated; 88.2% are literate and most speak English;
  • There are no labour tensions;
  • Our people are peaceful and responsible, and the different communities maintain harmonious relations.
Area and Location
Botswana has a surface area of 581,730 km2
Population
2.3 Million
Capital
Gaborone
Form of Government
Parliamentary
Head of State
His Excellency, President, Dr. Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi.
Official Language
English
National Language
Setswana
Gross Domestic Product (2022)
18.50 USD Billion
Per Capita GDP (2022)
7150.00 USD
GDP Real Growth Rate for (2021)
11.4%
Annual Inflation (Average 2021)
6.7%
Currency
ISO code is BWP, One Pula = 100 Thebe
Annual Average Rate (Exchange)
1 BWP ≈ 0.0903 USD (2021)
Bank Rate
3.75
Weights & Measures
Metric system
Trading across borders
Trans-regional highways, railways, airports and efficient border control mechanisms all contribute to Botswana's competitive trading position.
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