Botswana
Botswana is a country in Africa. Its capital is Gaborone, and it shares land borders with 4 countries.
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 579,708 km² Number 48 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 4 countries
What is the capital of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
Which countries border Botswana?
Botswana shares land borders with 4 countries: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
 South Africa | Pretoria | 260 km (162 mi) |
 Zimbabwe | Harare | 926 km (576 mi) |
 Namibia | Windhoek | 929 km (577 mi) |
 Zambia | Lusaka | 1,060 km (659 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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