Botswana
Capital: Gaborone
Population
~2.6 million (2024 estimate)
Area
581,730 km²
GDP
$20.35 billion (latest available)
Bordering Countries
4
Overview
Southern Africa, bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia
Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa renowned for political stability and economic growth driven by diamond mining. It faces challenges from its dependence on neighboring ports and global diamond demand.
Bordering Countries: South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia
Economic Profile
Primary Exports
Diamonds (over 80% of export revenues), Copper Ore, Insulated Wire, Carbonates, Bovine products
Key Industries
Mining (diamonds, copper), agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, services
Main Trade Partners
South Africa, EU, China, India
Economic Challenges
Heavy reliance on diamond exports, vulnerability to global demand fluctuations, high transport costs
Trade & Transit Infrastructure
Main Transit Corridors
Trans-Kalahari Corridor, Mmamabula-Lephalale Corridor, Techobanine Corridor, Mosetse-Kazungula-Livingstone Corridor
Key Border Crossing Points
Pioneer Gate, Tlokweng Gate, Kazungula, Ngoma, Ramokgwebana, Martins Drift, Sedudu-Ngoma
Port Access
Walvis Bay (Namibia), Durban (South Africa), Maputo (Mozambique)
Transport Infrastructure Quality
Upgraded border posts, rail corridor development
Trade & Transit Challenges
Border congestion, customs delays, high logistics costs, environmental management challenges
Key Statistics & Indicators
National Trade & Development Strategies
Alignment with AfCFTA and SADC, customs modernization, rail corridor development, sustainable transit policies
Ongoing and Planned Projects
Pioneer Border Post Upgrade (2025), Trans-Kalahari Railway Project, Kazungula Bridge and Corridor, Chobe National Park Transit Route (24-hour access)