The national capital, Gaborone is marked on the map with a red circle enclosed in a square. With a population of 191,776, it is also the largest city of Botswana.
The political map of Botswana also highlights the major cities, districts and their capitals, national and international boundaries of the nation. The major districts shown in the map are:
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The major cities of Botswana have been marked by black dots in the Botswana political map. Some of the Botswana cities are: Wedra, Tshane, Kahg, Mahalapaye, Khakhea, Jwaneng, Palapye, Sefophe, Seruli, Letlhakane, Nokeneng, Nata, and Orapa.
Botswana is a parliamentary Democratic Republic wherein the President is the head of government. Ian Khama is the current President of the nation. Mompati Merafhe is the Vice-President.
Botswana is the largest supplier of gem-quality diamonds in the world. Tourism, agriculture and transportation contribute to the country’s economic structure. Livestock also has a fair share of contribution towards the economy of the nation.
| District | Population | Area(km.²) | Area(mi.²) | Capital |
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| Central | 563,260 | 147,730 | 57,039 | Serowe |
| Ghanzi | 33,170 | 117,910 | 45,525 | Ghanzi |
| Kgalagadi | 42,049 | 106,940 | 41,290 | Tshabong |
| Kgatleng | 73,507 | 7,960 | 3,073 | Mochudi |
| Kweneng | 230,335 | 35,890 | 13,857 | Molepolole |
| North-East | 132,422 | 5,120 | 1,977 | Francistown |
| North-West | 142,970 | 129,930 | 50,166 | Maun |
| South-East | 276,319 | 1,780 | 687 | Gaborone |
| Southern | 186,831 | 28,470 | 10,992 | Kanye |
| 9 districts | 1,680,863 | 581,730 | 224,606 |
Note: Population: 2001-08-17 census.
Last Updated On : October 10, 2012
