Joanna James
Botswana is home to the largest elephant community in Africa, but that's not all that makes this nation special. This article explores unique facts about Botswana that make it unique and a must-visit destination for your next holiday.
A common sight around the Kalahari Desert, meerkats belong to the mongoose family and are endemic to the South African region. Botswana is famous for its collection of meerkats and is one of the best places to see these fascinating creatures in their environs.
That's right, this tiny African nation is the largest producer of diamonds. In 2016, Botswana boasted a production of 40 million carats of precious stone. On the subject of glitz and glamour, you will also find that some hotels in Botswana feature in-house casinos for those of you feeling lucky to test the hand of fate. You will also discover a range of attractions located close to these entertainment-centric hotels such as Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino.
The Okavango located on the Kalahari is a huge delta of the Okavango River. It's what's called an endorheic basin and experiences water loss through evaporation as well as transpiration that takes place through the verdant foliage as the delta is carpeted with lush vegetation and is a verdant swampland that's home to a variety of wildlife including amphibians, birds, reptiles and fish. The Okavango is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also on the list of Africa's seven wonders. It's therefore, well worth the effort to ask your Botswana hotel about planning an excursion to the area.
The density of elephants in Botswana is 1.28 elephants per square kilometre. This makes the nation home to the largest ratio of gentle giants in Africa. If you are an elephant lover, there is no better place than Botswana for planning a safari where you can be sure to spot the beloved mammals.
Over 70% of Botswana's land mass belongs to the Kalahari Desert. Therefore, you can look forward to rustic adventures and unique encounters, especially at oases like the Okavango Delta.
Well, not literally rain but the name of the currency in Botswana is the Pula. This translates to mean 'rain'. The reason behind naming their currency rain is the fact that most of the nation is desert land and rain is considered precious; hence, the currency is called pula aka rain.
Botswana is the oldest surviving democracy in Africa. Once a British Protectorate named Bechuanaland, the nation was named Botswana upon gaining independence in September 1966.
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