BOTSWANA

Political Information
 Type of Government
 - The government of Botswana is a Republic.
 Suffrage
 - 18 years of age; universal
 Other
 - Legislature size is 63.
 - Term length is 5 years.
 - Ruling party is Botswana Democratic party.

Economic Information
 Agriculture
 - Botswana's Agricultural Industry is dominated by cattle rearing and subsistence farming. Agriculture in Botswana is plagued by various factors like poor soil condition and erratic rainfall.
 Industries
 - Botswana Business includes the economy of Botswana, the trade of Botswana and the private and foreign investments.
 Natural Resources
 - Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, and silver
 GDP
 - Botswana's GDP is worth 14.41 billion U.S. Dollars.
 Other
 - Population is 1.9 million
 - Unemployment is 7.5%Historical Information
 Background of Country
 - 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.
 Other
 - 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.

Geographical Information
 Climate
 - Semiarid, warm winters and hot summers.
 Elevation Extremes
 - Lowest point: junction of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers 513m.
 Highest point: Tsodilo hills 1489m.
 Natural Hazards
 - Periodic droughts; seasonal August winds blow from the west, carrying sand and dust across the country, which obscure visibility.
 Current Environmental Issues
 - Droughts; overgrazing; desertification; limited freshwater resources.
 Others
 - Capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
 - Slightly smaller than Texas.

Social Information
 Literacy Rate
 - Adult total-84.47% - Youth total-95.26% - Total-85%
 Languages
Shashe Rivers 513m.
 Highest point: Tsodilo hills 1489m.
 Natural Hazards
 - Periodic droughts; seasonal August winds blow from the