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ARTICLE · 13 DECEMBER 2018

Commercial Law In Botswana

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Botswana, formerly a British protectorate, became independent in 1966. It is a landlocked country in southern Africa, bordered by Zimbabwe to the northeast, South Africa to the south-east, and Namibia to the west.

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Botswana, formerly a British protectorate, became independent in 1966. It is a landlocked country in southern Africa, bordered by Zimbabwe to the northeast, South Africa to the south-east, and Namibia to the west. The so-called Caprivi Strip of Namibia extends along its northern border.

Area: 581 730 km2

Population: 2.0 million

Capital: Gaborone

Currency: Pula

GDP: USD 26.5 billion (2010)

Internet domain: .bw

Languages: English, Tswana (official languages)

Working week: Monday - Friday

Exports: Diamonds; copper; nickel; beef; soda ash; textiles.

Imports: Foodstuffs; vehicles and transport equipment; textiles; petroleum products; wood and paper products; metal and metal products

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