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Botswana

🇧🇼Botswana

Africa

Information

Capital

Gaborone

Population

2,570,000

Currency

Pula (BWP P)

Languages

English, Setswana

Continent

Africa

Calling code

+267

Timezone

Africa/Gaborone

Area

581,730 km²

Government

Parliamentary republic

National day

30 September - Independence Day

Internet domain

.bw

About

Botswana is a landlocked Southern African country renowned for its political stability and vast diamond reserves. It features the Kalahari Desert and Okavango Delta, key wildlife sites. The nation emphasizes digital transformation and private sector-led economic growth.

Safety

Risk level :Niveau de risque global modéré, avec criminalité urbaine et risques naturels limités.

Risk areas

Gaborone et Francistown - Petite criminalité et volsZones frontalières nord - Braconnage et conflits humains-animaux

Crime(medium)

  • Éviter de marcher seul la nuit en ville
  • Ne pas afficher de valeurs personnelles

Terrorism(low)

  • Risque faible, rester vigilant dans les lieux publics

Transport

  • Conduire de jour, utiliser des 4x4 hors routes principales

Natural risks(Risques modérés de sécheresse et inondations saisonnières)

  • Suivre les alertes météo, éviter les zones inondables

Health(Système de santé public limité, privé recommandé)

  • Vaccins contre hépatite A/B, typhoïde, rage; paludisme en zones basses
  • Assurance santé complète obligatoire

Practical tips

  • Inscription au système d'ID numérique national
  • Respecter les règles anti-corruption
  • Utiliser des services e-gouvernement pour éviter les files

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center350
1-bedroom apartment in city center500
1-bedroom apartment in suburb300
3-bedroom apartment in city center1000
3-bedroom apartment in suburb700

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal7
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant35
McDonald's menu6
Local beer (0.5L)2
Cappuccino2.50
Water (1.5L)0.80
Bread (500g)1.20
Milk (1L)1.30
Eggs (12)2.50
Chicken (1kg)5
Apples (1kg)3
Bananas (1kg)1.50

Transport

Public transport ticket0.60
Monthly transport subscription25
Taxi ride (start)2.50
Taxi (1km)0.80
Gasoline (1L)1.10

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)30
Tennis court (1h weekend)15
Cinema7
Theater20

Health

General practitioner consultation40
Dentist consultation50
Antibiotic medications10
Cold medications (6 days)5

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)60
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)15
Public services for 85m² apartment60
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)50
Nike sports shoes80
International primary school (monthly)600

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V, 240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType D, Type G, Type M

Emergency numbers

Police999
Ambulance997
Fire department998

Practical information

Driving side

Left

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants, not mandatory

Photos

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Roger Brown

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Roger Brown

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Parc national

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Derek Keats

Parc national

Parc national

Botswana

Roger Brown

Plage paradisiaque

Plage paradisiaque

Botswana

Maurício Mascaro

Sommet montagneux

Sommet montagneux

Botswana

Robert Clark

Sommet montagneux

Sommet montagneux

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fish socks

Sommet montagneux

Sommet montagneux

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Sebastian Voortman

Sommet montagneux

Sommet montagneux

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Jervine

Architecture traditionnelle

Architecture traditionnelle

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Fredrick Bk Gasentsima

Architecture traditionnelle

Architecture traditionnelle

Botswana

Benjamin Olivier Schaeuffele

Architecture traditionnelle

Architecture traditionnelle

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mr. Yin

Architecture traditionnelle

Architecture traditionnelle

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Maria Orlova

Architecture traditionnelle

Architecture traditionnelle

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Peter Xie

Skyline de Gaborone

Skyline de Gaborone

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