Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70% of its territory being a part of the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, Zambia to the north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast.
A geographical and historical treatment of Botswana, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government.
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Since independence in 1966, Botswana has been a nation-state of good governance, with free and fair elections involving a number of political parties held every five years.