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Country in Southern Africa
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70% of
Botswana
Head of state and government of Botswana
the Republic of Botswana is the head of state and the head of government of Botswana, as well as the commander-in-chief of the Botswana Defence Force,
President_of_Botswana
Military of Botswana
The Botswana Defence Force (BDF, Tswana: Sesole Sa Botswana) is the military of Botswana. The main component of the BDF is the Botswana Ground Force;
Botswana_Defence_Force
Botswana has a developing economy considered upper-middle income. Growth in private sector employment averaged about 10% per annum during the first 30
Economy_of_Botswana
State-owned flag carrier of Botswana
Air Botswana Corporation is Botswana's state-owned national flag carrier, with its headquarters located in Gaborone. It operates scheduled domestic and
Air_Botswana
districts, Botswana also has seven urban districts which comprise the area of cities and towns. Sub-districts of Botswana List of districts of Botswana by Human
Districts_of_Botswana
The Botswana national football team (Tswana: Setlhopha sa bosetšhaba sa kgwele ya dinao sa Botswana) represents Botswana in men's international association
Botswana national football team
Botswana_national_football_team
Currency of Botswana
The pula is the currency of Botswana. It has the ISO 4217 code BWP and is subdivided into 100 thebe. Pula literally means "rain" in Setswana, because rain
Botswana_pula
Capital and largest city of Botswana
GAH-bə-ROH-nee, -nay, Tswana: [χabʊˈrʊnɛ]) is the capital and largest city of Botswana. It was formerly spelled as Gaberones during the colonial era, a name still
Gaborone
Football club
Botswana Police XI Sporting Club is a football (soccer) club from Botswana based in village of Otse south of Gaborone. Botswana Premier League: 1 2006
Botswana_Police_XI_SC
Deputy head of state and government of Botswana
The vice-president of Botswana is the second-highest executive official in the Government of Botswana. The vice-president is appointed by the president
Vice-President_of_Botswana
Botswana is experiencing one of the most severe HIV/AIDS epidemics in the world. The national HIV prevalence rate among adults ages 15 to 49 is 24.8 percent
HIV/AIDS_in_Botswana
Place in North-West District, Botswana
the second-largest village in Botswana. As of 2022, it had a population of 85,293. Maun is the "tourism capital" of Botswana and the administrative centre
Maun,_Botswana
Political party in Botswana
The Botswana Democratic Party (abbr. BDP, colloquially known as Domkrag) is a centre-right political party in Botswana. From the country's inaugural election
Botswana_Democratic_Party
Botswana's healthcare system has been steadily improving and expanding its infrastructure to become more accessible. The country's position as an upper
Health_in_Botswana
Minority ethnic group in Botswana
of Botswana. Botswana became a British protectorate in 1885 and gained independence as a Commonwealth nation in 1966. White settlers in Botswana, mainly
White_people_in_Botswana
The national flag of Botswana (Setswana: folaga ya Botswana) consists of a sky blue field cut horizontally in the centre by a black stripe with a thin
Flag_of_Botswana
related to Botswana. Those interested in the subject can monitor changes to the pages by clicking on Related changes in the sidebar. Botswana Botswana Railways
List of Botswana-related topics
List_of_Botswana-related_topics
The Internet in Botswana is used by approximately 87.2% of the population, as of 2023. There has been a massive increase in internet users since 2013 when
Internet_in_Botswana
The following lists events that happened during the 1990s in Botswana. President: Quett Masire (1980–1998) Festus Mogae (1998–2008) Vice President Peter
1990s_in_Botswana
Religion in Botswana (2022 census) Christianity (86.5%) No religion (7.10%) Traditional faiths (4.60%) Other religions (1.80%) Christianity is the largest
Religion_in_Botswana
The Government of Botswana often abbreviated as GOB, is the union government created by the constitution of Botswana having the executive, parliament,
Government_of_Botswana
Botswana. President: Seretse Khama (1966–1980) Vice President: Quett Masire (1966–1980) The Botswana Development Corporation is established. Botswana
1970s_in_Botswana
President of Botswana since 2024
President of Botswana on 1 November 2024. He is the first, and so far the only president in Botswana's history not to belong to the Botswana Democratic
Duma_Boko
Demographic features of the population of Botswana include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious
Demographics_of_Botswana
Fourth president of Botswana from 2008 to 2018
born 27 February 1953) is a Botswana politician and former military officer who served as the fourth President of Botswana from 1 April 2008 to 1 April
Ian_Khama
The official language of Botswana is English, while Setswana is considered to be a national language. English, which was inherited from colonial rule,
Languages_of_Botswana
Public university in Botswana
The University of Botswana (UB) was established in 1982, as the first institution of higher education in Botswana. The university currently has three
University_of_Botswana
1999 aviation incident
On 11 October 1999, an Air Botswana ATR 42-320 piloted by Chris Phatswe, an Air Botswana pilot, intentionally crashed the aircraft into a group of aircraft
1999 Air Botswana ATR 42 crash
1999_Air_Botswana_ATR_42_crash
The military ranks of Botswana are those of the Botswana Defence Force. As a landlocked country, Botswana has no navy. The rank insignia of commissioned
Military_ranks_of_Botswana
Legislative body in Botswana
The Parliament of Botswana (Tswana: Palamente ya Botswana) consists of the President and the National Assembly. In contrast to other parliamentary systems
Parliament_of_Botswana
Football club
Botswana Defence Force XI Football Club is a football club from Botswana based in Mogoditshane and playing home games in Gaborone. It is the club of the
Botswana Defence Force XI F.C.
Botswana_Defence_Force_XI_F.C.
General elections were held in Botswana on 30 October 2024 to determine the composition of the 13th Parliament of Botswana as well as local councils across
2024 Botswana general election
2024_Botswana_general_election
Prostitution in Botswana is not illegal, but laws such as public disorder, vagrancy, loitering and state recognised religious provisions are used to prosecute
Prostitution_in_Botswana
The history of Botswana encompasses the region's ancient and tribal history, its colonisation as the Bechuanaland Protectorate, and the present-day Republic
History_of_Botswana
Monetary authority of Botswana
The Bank of Botswana (BoB; Tswana: Polokelo ya Madi ya Botswana) is the central bank of Botswana. When Botswana gained independence from Britain in 1966
Bank_of_Botswana
Village in Southern District, Botswana
Kanye is a village in southern Botswana, located 83 kilometres (52 mi) south-west of the capital, Gaborone. It is the administrative centre of the Southern
Kanye,_Botswana
More than 70% of the population of Botswana is Christian. Most are members of the Catholic Church, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Anglican, United Congregational
Christianity_in_Botswana
The following lists events that happened during the 1980s in Botswana. President: Seretse Khama (1966–1980) Quett Masire (1980–1998) Vice President Quett
1980s_in_Botswana
Energy in Botswana is dominated by coal-fired electricity generation. No proven oil reserves have been identified, and all petroleum products are imported
Energy_in_Botswana
Botswana's principal tourist attractions are its game reserves, with hunting and photographic safaris available. Other attractions include the Okavango
Tourism_in_Botswana
Badminton championships
The Botswana International is an open badminton tournament held in Gaborone, Botswana. The tournament has been an International Series level, except in
Botswana_International
in Botswana. President: Duma Boko Vice President: Ndaba Gaolathe Speaker of the National Assembly: Dithapelo Keorapetse Chief Justice of Botswana: Terence
2026_in_Botswana
Botswana is a parliamentary republic in which the president of Botswana is both head of state and head of government. The nation's politics are based
Politics_of_Botswana
Culinary traditions of Botswana
The cuisine of Botswana is unique but shares some characteristics with other cuisines of Southern Africa. Examples of Setswana food include pap, samp,
Botswana_cuisine
First President of Botswana (1921–1980)
July 1980) was a Motswana politician who served as the first President of Botswana, a post he held from 1966 to his death in 1980. Born into an influential
Seretse_Khama
Botswana has a network of roads, of varied quality and capacity, totaling about 34,873.3 kilometres (21,669.3 mi) as of 2024. Of these, 11,845.3 kilometres
Roads_in_Botswana
Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa, north of South Africa. Botswana occupies an area of 581,730 square kilometres (224,610 mi2)
Geography_of_Botswana
This is a list of airports in Botswana, sorted by location. Note: Only airports with an ICAO airport code and/or IATA airport code have been included.
List_of_airports_in_Botswana
First Lady of Botswana from 1998 to 2008
Motswana public figure and politician who served as the third First Lady of Botswana from 1998 until 2008. She was the wife of former President Festus Mogae
Barbara_Mogae
Bilateral relations
Botswana–United States relations are the bilateral relations between Botswana and the United States. According to the 2024 U.S. Global Leadership Report
Botswana–United States relations
Botswana–United_States_relations
Agriculture in Botswana is a sector of the national economy with a small contribution to GDP but significant employment. Due to ineffective agricultural
Agriculture_in_Botswana
prisons service, and teachers. Botswana has the following orders: Presidential Order of Botswana (POB) Naledi ya Botswana (NYB) — for conspicuous service
Orders, decorations, and medals of Botswana
Orders,_decorations,_and_medals_of_Botswana
› The history of the Jews in Botswana is relatively modern and centered in the city of Gaborone. Most Jews in Botswana are Israelis and South Africans
History of the Jews in Botswana
History_of_the_Jews_in_Botswana
Sports in Botswana is diverse and reasonably well-developed. Though football, netball and athletics remain the most popular sports, numerous other sports
Sport_in_Botswana
Besides referring to the language of the dominant people groups in Botswana, Setswana is the adjective used to describe the rich cultural traditions of
Culture_of_Botswana
Sporting event delegation
Botswana has competed in 12 Summer Olympic Games since its debut in 1980. The nation has never participated in the Winter Olympic Games. Botswana won
Botswana_at_the_Olympics
Football league season
The 2025–26 FNB Botswana Premier League season is the 48th season of the Botswana Premier League, the top-tier football league in Botswana, since its establishment
2025–26 Botswana Premier League
2025–26_Botswana_Premier_League
Wife of the president of Botswana
The first lady of the Republic of Botswana is the wife of the president of Botswana. The current first lady is Kaone Boko, the wife of President Duma
First_Lady_of_Botswana
Passport issued to citizens of Botswana
Botswana passports are travel documents issued by the Passport Division of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship in the Ministry of Nationality
Botswana_passport
Overview of the mining industry in Botswana
The mining industry of Botswana has dominated the national economy of Botswana since the 1970s, being a primary sector industry. Diamond has been the
Mining_industry_of_Botswana
Football club
Black Lions is a football club based in Gaborone, Botswana. The team plays in the Botswana Premier League The club was founded in 2024, and registered
Black_Lions_F.C.
minority religion practised by 0.3% of the population of Botswana. The practice of Hinduism in Botswana is concentrated in and around Gaborone and Selebi-Phikwe
Hinduism_in_Botswana
National broadcaster in Botswana
Botswana Television (also known as BTV and Botswana TV) is the national broadcaster in Botswana. Botswana's first national television service started
Botswana_Television
President of Botswana from 1980 to 1998
politician and statesman who was the second and longest-serving president of Botswana, in office from 1980 to 1998. He was given an honorary knighthood of the
Quett_Masire
Athletics competition in Gaborone, Botswana
The 2026 World Athletics Relays will be held at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana on 2 and 3 May 2026. It will be the 8th edition of
2026_World_Athletics_Relays
Music and musical traditions of Botswana
Music of Botswana covers a broad spectrum of traditions, from the oldest surviving instruments in the archaeological record to contemporary artists whose
Music_of_Botswana
Ethnic group in Southern Africa
made up approximately 85% of the population of Botswana in 2011. Batswana inhabit south and eastern Botswana and the North West, Northern Cape, Gauteng,
Tswana_people
Village in Southern District, Botswana
Manyana is a village located in the Southern District of Botswana. It had 3,550 inhabitants at the 2011 census. Manyana is divided into 16 settlements:
Manyana,_Botswana
Episode of the British television show Top Gear
Top Gear: Botswana Special is a full-length, special edition episode for BBC motoring programme Top Gear, and was first broadcast on BBC Two on 4 November
Top_Gear:_Botswana_Special
Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. A mid-sized country of just over 2 million people, Botswana is one of the most sparsely populated
List_of_companies_of_Botswana
Qualification tournament for the 2028 T20WC in Africa region
qualification process for the 2028 Men's T20 World Cup. It was hosted by Botswana in May 2026. The top two sides: Kenya and Rwanda, advanced to the regional
2026 Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-regional Qualifier A
2026_Men's_T20_World_Cup_Africa_Sub-regional_Qualifier_A
parliamentary constituencies of Botswana. They are single member constituencies and elect members of the National Assembly of Botswana. In accordance with section
List of parliamentary constituencies of Botswana
List_of_parliamentary_constituencies_of_Botswana
This article documents the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Botswana. On 12 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that a novel
COVID-19_pandemic_in_Botswana
President of Botswana from 2018 to 2024
who served as the fifth president of Botswana from 2018 to 2024. He served as the eighth vice president of Botswana from 12 November 2014 to 1 April 2018
Mokgweetsi_Masisi
Unicameral legislature of Botswana
The National Assembly is the sole legislative body of Botswana's unicameral Parliament, of which consists of the President and the National Assembly. The
National_Assembly_of_Botswana
Botswana national Football Association
leagues include the Botswana Premier League, Botswana First Division North and Botswana First Division South. In 1966, the Botswana National Football Association
Botswana_Football_Association
Public health disaster in Botswana
The 2025 Botswana medical crisis is an ongoing healthcare crisis in Botswana. The last medical crisis in Botswana was a major cholera outbreak in 2009
2025_Botswana_medical_crisis
National railway operator of Botswana
Botswana Railways (BR) is the national railway of Botswana. Botswana Railways (BR) was established in 1987 when the government of Botswana bought out the
Botswana_Railways
Political party in Botswana
The Botswana National Front (BNF) is a social democratic political party in Botswana. It was the main opposition party in Botswana from the 1969 elections
Botswana_National_Front
Corruption in Botswana is usually regarded as one of the lowest in Africa. However, corruption is not eradicated and can still be seen in many different
Corruption_in_Botswana
Political party in Botswana
The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) is a social democratic political party in Botswana. Founded in 1998 as a result of a split from the Botswana National
Botswana_Congress_Party
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Botswana have expanded in the 21st century, although LGBTQ people continue to face legal
LGBTQ_rights_in_Botswana
Bilateral relations
Botswana–Russia relations date back to 6 March 1970[citation needed] when Botswana and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations. Botswana has
Botswana–Russia_relations
Place in Goodhope District, Botswana
Goodhope is a village in the Goodhope District of Botswana. It serves as the administrative center for the Goodhope District Council. Goodhope has a Primary
Goodhope,_Botswana
Most literature in Botswana is written in English, though many works are published in Setswana and a small minority are published in other native languages
Literature_of_Botswana
Ethnic group
merging. › Indians in Botswana do not form a very large population. As of 2016, an estimated 7,000-8,000 residents of Botswana are of Indian origin, of
Indians_in_Botswana
President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008 (1939–2026)
Motswana politician and economist who served as the third President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008. He was re-elected in October 2004. After ten years in
Festus_Mogae
1999–2004 legislative meeting
The 8th Parliament of Botswana was the meeting of the National Assembly of Botswana from 1999 to 2004. It had forty standard members, four specially elected
8th_Parliament_of_Botswana
Association football club in Gaborone, Botswana
Township Rollers Football Club is a football club based in Gaborone, Botswana. Rollers are also known as Popa, The Blues or Tse Tala, the official nicknames
Township_Rollers_F.C.
In Botswana, the responsibilities for education fall under the Ministry of Child welfare and Basic Education and the Ministry of Higher Education; which
Education_in_Botswana
Fixed line numbers in Botswana are seven digits long in a closed telephone numbering plan, with the geographical area being indicated by the first two
Telephone_numbers_in_Botswana
Public holidays in Botswana are largely controlled by government sector employers who are given paid time off. The government holiday schedule mainly benefits
Public_holidays_in_Botswana
Overview of the fashion industry and clothing traditions of Botswana
Fashion in Botswana is anchored in Leteisi fabric, which has been adopted across ethnic groups as the national traditional dress. A community of professional
Fashion_in_Botswana
Air warfare branch of Botswana's military forces
The Air Arm Command is the air force of the Botswana Defence Force. The Air Arm was formed in 1977 and squadrons are designated with a Z, meaning "squadron"
Air_Arm_Command_(Botswana)
Military unit
The Botswana Ground Forces is the army of the country of Botswana, and the land component of the Botswana Defence Force. The Botswana Defence Force was
Botswana_Ground_Force
International athletics championship event
African Games. * Host nation (Ghana) Algeria (10) Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic
2026 African Championships in Athletics
2026_African_Championships_in_Athletics
Motswana politician and diplomat (1911–1991)
Dambe (1911–1991) was a Botswana politician and diplomat. He served in the National Assembly of Botswana and the Cabinet of Botswana from 1965 to 1972, and
Amos_Dambe
Commercial bank in Botswana
Bank Botswana Limited, formerly known as Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, is a commercial bank in Botswana, licensed by the Bank of Botswana, the country's
Absa_Bank_Botswana
Species of antelope
Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and more concentrated in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Nearly one-third of all puku are found in protected areas, zoos, and national
Puku
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Melson.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : habitational name from a now forgotten place called Dundemore in Fife.English : habitational name from Dunsmoor in Devon or from an old district of Warwickshire called Dunsmore (preserved in Ryton-on-Dunsmore and Stretton-on-Dunsmore); both are named from the Old English personal name Dunn(a) ‘dark’ + mÅr ‘moor’.A Scottish family of this name was established in County Antrim, northern Ireland, in the early 17th century. From there they emigrated in 1723 to Londonderry, NH (now called Windham).
Girl/Female
Indian
One who has mighty bells
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Crown
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
The Life of Timon of Athens'.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Rama
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Treasure
Female
Native American
Native American Hopi name CHOCHMINGWU means "corn mother."
Biblical
savior; deliverer, The Greek form of the name Joshua or Jeshua, a contraction of Jehoshua, that is, help of Jehovah or saviour. Latin: Jesus, Iesus, Iesu, Josue. Greek: Ieous from Hebrew Yeshua. Also means safety, victory and who's help is Jehovah or it may be from the verb "Yasha", "to save," and = Jehovah Savior, or simply Savior; a late form of Hebrew "yehosua", the Jesus means of which is "YHWH is salvation" or "YHWH saves/has saved." Online definition of "savior." Latin term drove out Old English "hæland" which means "healer" as the preferred descriptive term for Jesus.
Male
Danish
, Christian, follower of Christ.
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