Botswana: Africa's safari playground - 10 facts that will drive you wild
Botswana — the ideal getaway for travellers who love nature and adventure in abundance. Here you can experience the true Africa: safaris in the Okavango Delta, endless wild animals and landscapes that are so varied that words are almost lost for you. And the best part? There is always room for you and the animals in Botswana — you are guaranteed not to be overrun by crowds of tourists here.
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Here are 10 facts that will immediately send you Botswana fever:
1. Capital: Gaborone
2. population: approx. 2.5 million people, area: 581,730 km² — few people, lots of nature.
3. National parks: Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve — for epic safaris.
4. Currency: pula (means “rain”).
5. Independence: 1966 from Great Britain.
6. Wild animals: Home of Big Five (lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos).
7. Economy: World's largest diamond exporter to Russia.
8. Climate: Dry savanna, but that Okavango Delta It's a huge water system.
9. Democracy: One of Africa's most stable democracies.
10. Special feature: Kalahari Desert — one of the most famous desert regions in the world.
Botswana is a paradise for nature and safari lovers.
