General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Gaborone |
| Country | Botswana |
| Currency | Pula |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.3% |
| Gdp | $17.41 billion |
| Size | 581,730 km² |
| Population | 2.35 million |
| Population density | 4 people/km² |
| Kids per female | 2.6 |
| City population | 62% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 10∘C |
| Summer | 25∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Setswana |
| Population able to read | 83.9% |
| Population with a college degree | 18.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 11.4% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 26 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 4.4/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Air Botswana |
| Main airport | Sir Seretse Khama International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 25% |
| Vat | 12% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $4500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 20.83/MBits |
| Tld | .bw |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 65.7% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Takealot |
| Supermarket | Choppies |
| Pharmacy | MediRite |
| Drugstore | Clicks |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | Yes, 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 8/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Seswaa | Beef or goat meat cooked in a traditional pot | $5-10 |
| Bogobe jwa lerotse | Sorghum porridge with vegetables | $3-5 |
| Mabele | Porridge made from sorghum flour | $2-4 |
| Dikgobe | Dried meat strips | $5-10 |
| Mopane worms | Caterpillars of the mopane tree | $5-10 |
| Morogo | Wild spinach | $3-5 |
| Phane | Pumpkin seeds | $2-4 |
| Ting | Boiled corn kernels | $2-4 |
| Madila | Fermented milk | $3-5 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Chibuku Shake Shake | A traditional fermented corn beer | $1-2 |
| Bojalwa | A sorghum beer | $1-2 |
| Khadi | A traditional beer made from fermented milk | $1-2 |
| St Louis | A popular lager | $2-3 |
| Castle Lager | Another popular lager | $2-3 |
| Coca-Cola | A popular soft drink | $1-2 |
| Fanta | A popular soft drink | $1-2 |
| Sprite | A popular soft drink | $1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Baskets | Handwoven baskets made from natural materials | $10-$50 |
| Pottery | Traditional pottery with intricate designs | $20-$100 |
| Wood carvings | Hand-carved wooden figures and animals | $15-$75 |
| Jewelry | Handmade jewelry made from beads, wire, and other materials | $10-$50 |
| Textiles | Colorful fabrics with traditional patterns | $20-$100 |
| Leather goods | Handcrafted leather bags, wallets, and other items | $30-$150 |
| Musical instruments | Traditional musical instruments such as drums, rattles, and thumb pianos | $20-$100 |
| Art prints | Prints of paintings and photographs by local artists | $15-$50 |
| Books | Books about Botswana’s history, culture, and wildlife | $10-$30 |
| Foodstuffs | Traditional foods such as biltong (dried meat), mabele (sorghum porridge), and mopane worms | $5-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Workers’ Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Ascension Day | May or June | Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven |
| Whit Monday | May or June | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Independence Day | September 30 | Commemorates Botswana’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 |
| President’s Day | October 1 | Celebrates the birthday of the first president of Botswana, Seretse Khama |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A day of rest and celebration after Christmas |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Mmegi |
| Online news | Mmegi Online |
| Tv | Botswana TV |
| Radio | RB2 |