Live Data
Capital
Gaborone
Population
2.4 million (2024 est.)
Area
581,730 km²
Languages
English, Setswana
Currency
Botswana Pula (BWP)
Timezone
Central Africa Time (UTC+2)
Regions
Central District
Botswana's largest district, home to the Makgadikgadi Pans — one of the world's largest salt flats — and the gateway to the northern safari circuit. The region encompasses vast stretches of wilderness and some of Southern Africa's most pristine wildlife areas. Explore on the Pulse map.
North-West District (Ngamiland)
The gateway to the Okavango Delta, one of the world's largest inland deltas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town of Maun serves as the safari capital of Botswana, while the delta itself supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife and offers some of Africa's finest safari experiences. View on the Pulse map.
Chobe District
Home to Chobe National Park and one of Africa's largest elephant populations (estimated at over 120,000). The Chobe Riverfront offers spectacular game viewing, especially during the dry season when massive herds of elephants congregate along the river. Explore on the Pulse map.
South-East District
Botswana's most densely populated region, containing the capital Gaborone, the mining town of Selebi-Phikwe, and the second city Francistown. The region is the country's administrative and commercial center. Explore on the Pulse map.
Kgalagadi District
Home to part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, a vast wilderness straddling the Botswana-South Africa border. The park is famous for its red sand dunes, black-maned Kalahari lions, and the indigenous San communities who have inhabited the area for millennia. Explore the region on the Pulse map.
🏗️Infrastructure
Botswana has invested significantly in infrastructure, with well-maintained tar roads connecting major towns and cities. The Trans-Kalahari Highway links Gaborone to Walvis Bay (Namibia), providing a strategic trade corridor. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone and Maun Airport serve domestic and regional routes. Water infrastructure is a priority area given the country's semi-arid climate. Internet penetration is growing, with expanding 4G coverage in urban areas. For a geographic overview, explore the Pulse map.
🏥Healthcare
Botswana provides public healthcare through a network of district hospitals and clinics, supplemented by private facilities in Gaborone and Francistown. The country has made significant investments in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention. Private healthcare is available at facilities such as Bokamoso Private Hospital and Gaborone Private Hospital. Medical evacuation to South Africa is available for serious cases. Travel health insurance with medical evacuation cover is strongly recommended. Consult the Ministry of Health Botswana and the WHO country health profiles and WHO Regional Office for Africa resource for current health advisories.
🚌Transportation
Air Botswana operates domestic flights between Gaborone, Maun, Francistown, and Kasane. International flights connect Gaborone to Johannesburg, Harare, and Lusaka. Most safari visitors fly into Maun and transfer by light aircraft to lodge airstrips. Road transport connects Botswana to South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. The Kazungula Bridge (opened 2021) provides a direct road link to Zambia. For a geographic view of the transport network, explore the Pulse map.