Republic of Botswana is a country in South Africa. Earlier Botswana was known as Motswana. Its new name was adopted on September 30, 1966. On this day Motswana gained independence from United Kingdom. Its neighboring countries are Zimbabwe to the northeast, Zambia to the north, Namibia to the west and South Africa to the South and southeast.

Botswana is 45th largest country in the world map after Ukraine; its size is comparable to Madagascar, a little smaller than Texas in United States. Kalahari desert in the southwest of the country makes 70% of its area. The worlds’ largest inland delta, Okavango lies in its’ northwest. Largest saltpan Makgadikgadi lies in the north.

The government in Botswana is presidential representative democratic republic. The president of Botswana is head of the state and head of the government. Government of Botswana has executive power; Legislative power exercised by both government and legislative assembly. The judiciary system is free from government and legislatures. Botswana administration is divided into nine districts- Central, Ghanzi, Kgalagadi, Kgatleng, Kweneng, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southern. Botswana is a member country of international organizations like African Union, Commonwealth of Nations, International Criminal Court, and United Nations.

The economy of Botswana largely depends on mining, services, construction, manufacturing and agriculture.  After independence, Botswana has achieved fastest growing per capita GDP.