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Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. The economy, one of the most robust on the continent, is dominated by diamond mining. Botswana has maintained one of the world's highest growth rates since independence in 1966. Through fiscal discipline and sound management, Botswana has transformed itself from one of the poorest countries in the world to a middle-income country with a per capita GDP of $7,800 in 2001. Two major investment services rank Botswana as the best credit risk in Africa. Diamond mining has fueled much of expansion and currently accounts for more than one-third of GDP and for four-fifths of export earnings. Tourism, subsistence farming, and cattle raising are other key sectors. On the downside, the Botswana government must deal with high rates of unemployment and poverty.Location: Southern Africa, north of South Africa Climate: Semiarid; warm winters and hot summers Namibia 1,360 km, South Africa 1,840 km, Zimbabwe 813 kmMore... Botswana is one of the world's most exciting travel destinations for exploring wildlife. It is landlocked by South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The natural beauty of Botswana is found in its land formations, its wilderness, wildlife and its cultural diversity. To travel Botswana offers an unique experience in exploring wildlife, birds and game in its natural state. It is bordered by South Africa in the south and southeast, Zambia and Zimbabwe in the northeast, and Namibia in the north and west. The land is flat, with gentle undulations and occasional rocky outcrops. In the northwest, the Okavango River drains inland from Angola to form the Okavango Delta.

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