Botswana is situated in Southern Africa, nestled
between Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Botswana hosts
much splendour, one of which is the world's biggest inland river
delta, the fertile Okavango, which flows into the vast Kalahari
Desert. The Okavango Delta is a bird watchers paradise, home to
thousands of species of birds, fish, reptiles, predators and mammals
and the country's semi-arid, scrub-covered landscape is a haven for
roaming game. The hunter-gatherer San (Bushmen), the original
inhabitants of this rugged country, still lead a Stone Age existence
in isolated communities. Botswana's stable economy is thanks to fact
that it is one of the world's top producers of diamonds.
This wild & beautiful country is one of the few
places in Africa that remains completely unspoilt. This is the true
African wilderness, where animals roam freely, and visitors are
flown into the camps, from where they can explore the area. On the
eastern fringe of the Delta lies the Moremi Game Reserve, famous for
its beauty and intensity of wildlife, including herds of elephant,
buffalo, giraffe and antelope.
Popular Tours to Botswana: (for more information, click on the links below)
The following
information on entry requirements has been confirmed with
the Botswana authorities. However, these requirements are
subject to change at any time. It is the traveler's
responsibility to check with the High Commission for the Republic of
Botswana and its consulate for up-to-date
information.
A visa is not required for Canadian
Citizens for entry to Botswana, however please note that there
is an airport tax that is charged locally upon
departure.
HEALTH
Health
requirements can change at any time, The Public Health Agency
of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include
contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to
eight weeks before departure.Based on your individual
riskassessment, a health care professional can determine your
need for immunizations and/or preventive medication
and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are
reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood)
immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles)
are up to date.
POPULATION
1,815,508
LOCATION
Located in
Southern Africa. Borders Namibia (1,360km), South Africa
(1,840km), and Zimbabwe (813km).
LANGUAGES
English 2.1% (official), Setswana
78.2%, Kalanga 7.9%, Sekgalagdi 2.8, other 8.6%, unspecified
0.4%.
AREA
Total 600,370
square km
Land 585,370 square km
Water 15,000 square
km
(Slightly smaller than Texas)
COASTLINE
0km
(landlocked)
RELIGION
Christian
71.6%, Badimo 6%, other 1.4%, unspecified 0.4%, none 20.6%
(2001 census)
