Botswana - Practical information

The country in numbers
Country's full name
Republic of Botswana
Area in Km2
581,726
Population
1,640,115 population
Capital
Gaborone
Religion
72% Christians; 20% Atheist; 8% Other
Government
Parliamentary republic
Language
Official language
English
Languages spoken
Tswana
Time
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
+2
Currency
Currency
Pula
Dangers and annoyances
Dangers and annoyances
Low criminality risk
Border Issues
None
Drugs possession
Not allowed
Theft & Scams
Low
Credit cards
Popular
Yes
Cards
Mastercard, Visa
Tips
Leave a tip
Advised
Internet and telephony
Calling code
+267
Internet availability
Low
Electricity
V
230
Hz
50