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light blue with a horizontal white-edged black stripe in the center; the blue symbolizes water in the form of rain, while the black and white bands represent racial harmony

Background:Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. More than four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most stable economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. 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.

Total Area: 581,730 sq km

Land Area:566,730 sq km

Water Area:15,000 sq km

Land Boundries Total:4,347.1 km

Border Countries:Namibia 1,544 km, South Africa 1,969 km, Zambia 0.1 km, Zimbabwe 834 km

Coastline:0 km (landlocked)

Lowest Point:junction of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers 513 m

Highest Point:Tsodilo Hills 1,489 m

Population:2155784

Population Growth Rate:1.26% (2014 est.)

Religion:Christian 71.6%, Badimo 6%, other 1.4%, unspecified 0.4%, none 20.6% (2001 census)

Literacy(%):0.851

Literacy(%) Male:0.846

Literacy(%) Female:85.6% (2011 est.)

Independence Day:30 September 1966 (from the UK)

National Holiday:Independence Day (Botswana Day), 30 September (1966)

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