Middle East / Africa
Country profile: Botswana
Location: | Southern Africa, north of South Africa |
Climate: | semiarid; warm winters and hot summers |
Terrain: | predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest |
Size: | 600370 sq. km total (Land area: 585370 sq. km Water area: 15000 sq.km) |
Population: | 1,842,323 |
Languages: | Setswana 78.2%, Kalanga 7.9%, Sekgalagadi 2.8%, English 2.1% (official), other 8.6%, unspecified 0.4% (2001 census) |
Government: | parliamentary republic |
Capital city: | Gaborone |
Legal system: | based on Roman-Dutch law and local customary law; judicial review limited to matters of interpretation; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations |
Currency: | pula (BWP) |
Licensing: |
Country profile
Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves.
Botswana has one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease.
Energy production and consumption
Oil | Gas | |
Production: | ||
Consumption: | 12,000 bbl/day (2005 est.) | |
Exports: | ||
Imports: | 13,490 bbl/day | |
Reserves: | ||
Major fields: |
Botswana - recent news
25 Jul 23 |
Botswana: Tlou Energy announces operational report - quarter ended 30 June 2023 Tlou Energy, developing power solutions for Botswana through gas-fired power and ancillary projects, has announced a quarterly activity report on its Lesedi, Mamba and Boomslang Projects. |
14 Jun 23 |
Botswana: Tlou Energy announces drilling and operations update Tlou Energy, developing power solutions for Botswana through gas-fired power and ancillary projects, has announced a drilling and operations update for the Company's 100% owned and operated Lesedi Power Project, located in central Botswana. |
28 Apr 23 |
Botswana: Tlou Energy announces quarterly activity report Tlou Energy, developing power solutions for Botswana through gas-fired power and ancillary projects, has announced a quarterly activity report on its Lesedi, Mamba and Boomslang Projects. |
12 Apr 23 |
Botswana: Tlou Energy begins next phase of drilling at the Lesedi Gas-to-Power project Tlou Energy has announced that work has begun on the next phase of drilling at the Company's Lesedi Gas-to-Power project. The Lesedi 6 gas production pod spudded on 10 April 2023 and is at a depth of approx. 59m. |
27 Mar 23 |
Botswana: Tlou Energy completes A$200,000 placement Tlou Energy has raised A$200,000 via placing of new ordinary shares. The funds have been raised from Australian based sophisticated investors and will go towards development of Tlou’s Lesedi project in Botswana. |
Botswana - more news
Other countries in this region
- Algeria,
- Angola,
- Bahrain,
- Benin,
- Burundi,
- Cameroon,
- Central Africa Republic,
- Chad,
- Comoros,
- Congo (Brazzaville),
- Congo (Democratic Rep.),
- Cote d'Ivoire,
- Djibouti,
- Egypt,
- Equatorial Guinea,
- Eritrea,
- Ethiopia,
- Gabon,
- Gambia,
- Ghana,
- Guinea (Republic),
- Guinea Bissau,
- Iran,
- Iraq,
- Israel,
- Jordan,
- Kenya,
- Kuwait,
- Lebanon,
- Liberia,
- Libya,
- Madagascar,
- Malawi,
- Mali,
- Mauritania,
- Mauritius,
- Morocco,
- Mozambique,
- Namibia,
- Niger,
- Nigeria,
- Oman,
- Palestine,
- Qatar,
- Rwanda,
- Sao Tome,
- Saudi Arabia,
- Senegal,
- Seychelles,
- Sierra Leone,
- Somalia,
- Somaliland,
- South Africa,
- South Sudan,
- Sudan,
- Syria,
- Tanzania,
- Togo,
- Tunisia,
- Uganda,
- United Arab Emirates,
- Western Sahara,
- Yemen,
- Zambia,
- Zimbabwe