Botswana OVERVIEW
Landlocked in the southern parts of Africa, Botswana is a land of diverse beauties and one which, unlike many lands of the Black Continent, has enjoyed remarkable economic advance since gaining independence in 1996. Its road to wealth and prosperity is paved with three of the world's richest diamond-bearing formations, abundant wildlife and cultural diversity. Although the country has not escaped controversy of AIDS pandemic and the reputed maltreatment of the Kalahari Bushmen, it is a calm and stable nation of unequaled natural beauty.
Botswana stretches for more than 1000km from north to south and 960km from east to west, its size matching countries like France or the state of Texas. 85% of the territory is covered by a semi-arid, scrub-covered expanse of sandy valleys but don't expect the country to be barren and drained. The jewel in Botswana's diamond crown is, undoubtedly, the Okavango Delta. Its seasonal lagoons and waterways teem with lush flora and fauna of hovering birds as well as zebras and giraffes ambling peacefully across vast grass flats.
Botswana makes one of the top African destinations and there is a number of reasons to prove that. If you're an animal watcher you can be sure of some outstanding opportunities to do it as over 40 % of the country's land is given to national parks, natural reserves and awesome safaris where the tourists crane their necks and fill their memory cards with the best of wildlife pictures. Chobe National Park, home to gigantic elephant herds, as well as the Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pans National Park are just a few you should head for.
If you happen to yearn for a bit of more civilized surroundings in the vast arid spaces of the Kalahari Desert, choose Gaborone with all the facilities of any modern capital city. You will find a wide choice of entertainment, accommodation and nightlife to suit even the pickiest of tastes.
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