Botswana, or going by its official name the Republic of Botswana, is a located in Southern Africa. Botswana was formerly known as the British protectorate of Bechuanaland. However, after becoming independent within the Commonwealth in 1966, Botswana adopted its new name.
Over 70 percent of Botswana is consumed by the Kalahari Desert, geographically it is a very flat landmass. Zimbabwe borders Botswana to the northeast, South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, and Zambia also to the north. Botswana is one of the most sparsely populated nations in the world, and is considered to be a mid-sized country with a population of just over two million people. The capital and largest city, Gaborone is home to approximately 10 percent of the population.
The countrys official tourism group is The Botswana Tourism Organisation. Primarily, tourists visit Gaborone due to the city having numerous activities for visitors. If you are planning on visiting Botswana, the key highlights of you visit have to be The Lion Park Resort, The Gaborone Yacht Club, and The Kalahari Fishing Club.
With regards to natural attractions for tourists in Botswana, The Gaborone Dam and Mokolodi Nature Reserve are truly wonderful. Botswana also has a rich cultural heritage that its people pride themselves on. There is a myriad of museums to visit to complete your Botswana experience.
