What Is The Kind Of Climate In Botswana?

Botswana is in the Southern Hemisphere and is a semi arid desert. It has warm winters and hot summers. The Kalahari Desert which lies in Botswana makes up 70 per cent of the country. An inland river delta, The Okavango Delta is in the Northwest of the country.

The Republic of Botswana was formerly known as the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland. It gained independence in 1966 and since then has been a Democracy. It has one of the most dynamic economies in Africa with significant capital investment in mineral extraction. Diamond mining is dominates its economy. The country has extensive nature reserves and tourism is a rapidly growing sector.

Botswana also has a high rate of HIV/AIDS infection in Africa. To counter it, Botswana has a comprehensive and progressive anti AIDS program.