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Botswana quiz
Botswana appears in 5 quizzes: 2 trivia questions, flag, the Africa map and one Explorer photo. Gaborone is the capital.
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6 questions about Botswana only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Botswana at a glance
| Capital | Gaborone |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Southern Africa, north of South Africa |
| Population | 2.5 million (2025 estimate), 141st of 196 |
| Area | 581,730 km², 46th of 196 |
| People per km² | 4.3 |
| Land borders | South Africa (1,969 km), Namibia (1,544 km), Zimbabwe (834 km), Zambia (0.15 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Manyelanong Hill, 1,495 m |
| Official language | English |
| Currency | Botswana pula |
| Flag colours | light blue and black |
| Independence | 1966, from the United Kingdom |
| Calling code | +267 |
| Terrain | Predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest |
| Climate | Semiarid; warm winters and hot summers |
| Where the name comes from | The name Botswana means "Land of the Tswana," referring to the country's largest ethnic group |
| In our quizzes | 5 packs |
Botswana is landlocked and touches 4 countries; South Africa has the longest border with it (1,969 km), Zambia the shortest (0.15 km). Botswana is 46th in the world by area but 141st by population, so there are only 4.3 people per km².
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
1 in Explorer
A river that never reaches the sea, spreading into a Kalahari oasis of wildlife.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsQuestions we ask
2| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What currency does Botswana use? | Pula |
| The Kalahari Desert covers most of which country? | Botswana |
Botswana, question by question
The flag round shows Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia next to Botswana.
Trivia asks: “What currency does Botswana use?” The answer is Pula. It also asks: “The Kalahari Desert covers most of which country?” (Botswana). Explorer has one Botswana photo: Okavango Delta.
Every Botswana question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
Which continent is Botswana in?
Botswana is in Africa.
What is the population of Botswana?
About 2.5 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Botswana?
Botswana borders South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
What is the highest point in Botswana?
Manyelanong Hill, at 1,495 m.
What is the official language of Botswana?
English.