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- Continent: AfricaCIA Factbook: Botswana
- Languages: English, Setswana, Kalanga and SekgalagadiCIA Factbook: Botswana
- Currency: Pula (BWP)CIA Factbook: Botswana
- Country Code: +267AZWorldAirports.com: Botswana
- Population: 1,842,323 (July 2008)AZWorldAirports.com: Botswana
- Time Zone: GMT+2AZWorldAirports.com: Botswana
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Botswana is located in southern Africa, immediately north of South Africa.CIA Factbook: Botswana According to the Botswana Tourism Board, the best time to visit Botswana is between the months of May through October when the chances of seeing African wildlife is the greatest.Official Tourism Site: Viewing the Wildlife The summer months, which occur between November and March, are typically rainy and muddy.Official Tourism Site: Best Time to Visit
African Wildlife
The tourist board suggests that the best place to see most species is near rivers and waterholes during the early mornings and late afternoons. It mentions that elephants may also be seen during the hotter hours of the day.Official Tourism Site: Viewing the WildlifeThere are a number of formal safari expeditions that specialize in wildlife viewing.Frommer's: Specialty Tours
Health Information
Botswana, as well as all of southern Africa, has one of world's highest occurrences of HIV/AIDs. CIA Factbook: Botswana There is also a high rate of malaria throughout the country, particularly in the northern region. Other health concerns include tick-bite fever, heat-related problems, snake bites and bilharzia. It is important to see your physician, and inquire about necessary vaccines and prophylactic medications, prior to traveling to Botswana. Official Tourism Site: Health Tips-
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What is the basic unit of currency for Botswana? 2 Answers1 Botswana pula = 0.1256 U.S. dollars http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/38/money/Africa/Botswana.html "Pula (BWP; symbol P) = 100 thebe. Notes are in den... read more
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