Africa > Botswana

Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana (Tswana: Lefatshe la Botswana), is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa. Citizens of Botswana are Batswana (singular: Motswana), regardless of ethnicity. Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on September 30, 1966. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west, Zambia to the north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. The economy, closely tied to South Africa`s, is dominated by mining (38 percent), services (44 percent), construction (7 percent), manufacturing (4 percent) and agriculture (2 percent).

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Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Botswana [more]
Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?i=bwa

Discover Botswana [more]
Showcases tourism resources and investment opportunities.
http://www.discover-botswana.com/

Lonely Planet - World Guide: Botswana [more]
Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of this Southern Africa country.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/botswana/

Okavango-Delta.net [more]
General information, links, photos, maps, travelogues and a message board devoted to the Okavango Delta in Botswana.
http://www.okavango-delta.net/

Simon & Baker Travel Review - Botswana [more]
Provides an overview and photographs of the country, accommodation, and attractions.
http://www.simonandbaker.com/botswana.html

Southern Africa Places - Botswana [more]
General travel tips, news and currency converters.
http://www.places.co.za/html/botswana_main.html

The Africa Guide - Botswana [more]
Provides visitor information along with background material on the people and their culture including their music, cuisine, festivals, arts and crafts.
http://www.africaguide.com/country/botswana/

US State Department - Botswana Consular Information Sheet [more]
Offers Background Notes and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1071.html

WorldSurface.com - Botswana [more]
Information about sustainable tourism for independent travellers and backpackers.
http://www.worldsurface.com/browse/location-country.asp?locationid=43

Yahoo! Travel - Botswana [more]
Directory and information about hotels, attractions and cities with maps, pictures and travel advice.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-191501593-botswana_vacations-i