Botswana
Official name: |
Botswana |
Capital City: |
Gaborone |
Current Local Time: |
| Country website: |
http://www.dhl.co.bw |
International Dialing Code: |
267 |
Population: |
1,477,630 (July 1996 |
Currency: |
1 pula (P) = 100 thebe |
Spoken Languages: |
English (official), Setswana |
Holidays: |
Jan 1, 3, Apr 22, 25, May 1, 2, Jun 2, Jul 1, 18, 19, Sep 30, Oct 1, Dec 25, 26, 27 |
Major Exports: |
Commodities: diamonds 78%, copper and nickel 6%, meat 5% |
Partners: Switzerland, UK, Southern African Customs Union (SACU), Major Imports: |
Commodities: foodstuffs, vehicles and transport equipment, textiles, petroleum products |
Partners: Switzerland, Southern African Customs Union (SACU), UK, US Total Export: |
$1.8 billion (f.o.b. 1994) |
Total Import: |
$1.8 billion (c.i.f., 1992) |
Gross Domestic Product: |
$4.5 billion (1995 est.) |
Per Capita Income: |
$3,200 (1995 est.) |
Literacy Rate: |
69.8% |
Population Growth Rate: |
1.63% (1996 est.) |
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