Botswana
Republic of Botswana · Southern Africa
Updated 8 November 2026
Botswana is a country in Southern Africa with its capital in Gaborone. Its head of state is Duma Boko. On DiploMaps you can see Botswana on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Head of state and government
- Duma BokoPresident of Botswana
- Foreign minister
- Phenyo ButaleMinister of International Relations of the Republic of Botswana
- Population
- 2.6 million (2025)
- Area
- 582,000 km²
- GDP
- $19.9 billion (2025)
- Currency
- Botswana pula (BWP)
- Official languages
- English, Tswana
- United Nations
- Member since 1966
- Region
- Southern Africa · Africa
Botswana and the UAE
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $2.4 billion
- Visa for UAE citizens
- No visa needed90 days Treatment: According to the validity period of the visa (Prior application is required)
Memberships
- African Union
- Commonwealth of Nations
- Non-Aligned Movement
- Group of 77
- SADC
- NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)
- ICC (Rome Statute)