Botswana
Botswana is one of Africa's most stable countries. It is the continent's longest continuous multi - party democracy. It is relatively free of corruption and has a good human rights record. It is also the world's largest producer of diamonds and the trade has transformed it into a middle-income nation.
| Source: World Statistics Pocket Book - United Nations | ||
| Summary Statistics | ||
| Full Name | The Republic of Botswana | |
| Region | Southern Africa | |
| Capital | Gaborone | |
| Surface Area | 581,730 sq km (224,607 sq miles) | |
| Population | 2 million (UN, 2012) | |
| Major Languages | English (official), Setswana | |
| Major Religion | Christianity, indigenous beliefs | |
| Currency | Pula (BWP) | |
| Main Exports | Diamonds, copper, nickel, beef | |
| International Dialing Code | +267 | |
| Economic Indicators | ||
| GDP (Million Current US $) | 2011 | 1,7328 |
| GDP – Growth Rate at Constant 2005 prices (Annual %) | 2011 | 5.7 |
| GDP per Capita (Current US $) | 2011 | 8,533.0 |
| Gross Fixed Capital Formation (% of GDP) | 2011 | 28.5 |
| BOP – Current Account (Million US $) | 2011 | ... |
| CPI (2000 = 100) | 2011 | 246 |
| Labor force participation, adult female pop. (%) | 2011 | 71.7 |
| Labor force participation, adult male pop. (%) | 2011 | 81.6 |
| Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) | 2011 | 7.0 |
| Exports (Million US$) | 2011 | 5,881.9 |
| Imports (Million US$) | 2011 | 7,272.0 |
| Major trading partners (% of exports) | 2011 | United Kingdom (62.4), South Africa (13.5), Israel (5.2) |
| Major trading partners (% of imports) | 2011 | South Africa (65.7), China (10.9), United Kingdom (9.9) |
| Social Indicators | ||
| Population growth rate (Average annual %) | 2010-2015 | 1.1 |
| Urban population growth rate (Average annual %) | 2010-2015 | 2.1 |
| Rural population growth rate (Average annual %) | 2010-2015 | -0.7 |
| Urban population (%) | 2012 | 62.3 |
| Life expectancy at birth (Females and Males, years) | 2010-2015 | 51.3/53.7 |
| Infant mortality rate (Per 1 000 live births) | 2010-2015 | 35.1 |
| Fertility rate, total (Live births per woman) | 2010-2015 | 2.6 |
| Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) | 2006-2012 | 7.8 |
| Environment | ||
| Threatened species | 2012 | 20 |
| Forested area (% of land area) | 2010 | 20.0 |
| CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) | 2009 | 4,426/2.2 |