Did you know that Botswana is home to the second biggest zebra migration in the world? Or that the water travels 1200 km from the highlands of Angola until it reaches the Delta? Home to the biggest population of elephants and more than 400 bird species?
Botswana holds the highest population of elephants. Best area to see them is in the Chobe National Park however chances of seeing this giants in other places is very high too | |||
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa is located in Botswana. The Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. It is truly one of the most iconic places on the planet | |||
The second-largest pans in the world, Makgadikgadi, are located in Botswana. The area was once covered by lake Makgadgikgadi, which had the same size as Switzerland. It is also the best place in the world to visit and get up close with meerkats | |||
Rain is very important in Botswana and a reason to celebrate. The word "Pula" means rain, is the national currency, is used to say "Cheers" and is also the national motto of the country | |||
Botswana is the second largest producer of diamonds after Russia. In 1966 after the independence Botswana was one the poorest countries in the world, thanks to the discovery and the stable Government Botswana rapidly grew | |||
Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia are part of the only quadripoint in the world. That is when four countries geographically meet | |||
Botswana is of the same size as France or Texas. However, it only has about 2.2 million people compared to 66.9 million in France and 28.7 million in Texas. The Kalahari Desert covers 70 % of the country | |||