| Official name | Republic of Botswana |
| Date established | 30 September 1966 (Independence from Britain) |
| Region | Africa — Southern Africa |
| Capital city | Gaborone |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~2.7 million |
| Area | 581,730 km² |
| Density | ~5/km² |
| Currency | Pula (BWP) |
| Official language | English; Setswana widely spoken |
| Time zone | CAT (UTC+2) |
| Calling code | +267 |
| Major religions | Christianity (majority), indigenous beliefs |
| Emergency – Police | 999 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 997 |
| National symbol | Zebra |
| National flower | Kalahari Devil’s Claw |
| National animal | Zebra |
| National sport | Football; also Netball |
| Literacy rate | ~88% |
| Human Development Index | 0.693 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$20.7 billion |
| Major industry | Diamonds, mining, tourism, cattle |
| National festival | Independence Day (Botswana Day) — 30 September |
| Climate | Semi-arid, hot summers, mild winters |
