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The Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the world's few large inland river deltas — instead of reaching the sea, it fans out into the Kalahari Desert.
Botswana
Republic of Botswana
Population, GDP, and key facts about Botswana — updated for 2026.
Capital · GABORONEContinent · AFRICAISO · BWA
Botswana quick facts
- Population
- 2,521,139
- Area
- 581,730 km²
- Population density
- 4 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 19.3 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 7.6K
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Currency
- Botswana pula (P, BWP)
- Languages
- English, Tswana
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What is the capital of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
What is Botswana's population?
Botswana has a population of 2,521,139.
What is Botswana's GDP per capita?
Botswana's GDP per capita is US$ 7.6K.
What is the currency of Botswana?
The currency of Botswana is the Botswana pula (BWP).
Is Botswana bigger than Gabon?
Botswana is about 2.2× the size of Gabon by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.