Botswana gained their independence in 1966 from the United Kingdom. However, they were not directly colonised they were being prepared for independence to put it in simple terms. Today botswana is home to 6 different ethnic groups and are being run by Ian Khama, great history behind the name Khama. The government is one of a Parliamentary republic. They have a fairly high GDP per Capita of $16.029.
BOTSWANA
Capital: Gaborone
Currency: Pula
Official Language: English, Setswana
Population: 1,839,833
Born: February 27, 1953 (age 59), Chertsey
Parents: Seretse Khama
Party: Botswana Democratic Party
Presidential term: April 1, 2008 –
Education: Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Waterford Kamhlaba
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