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Map of Botswana highlighting major physical features, including the Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans, Tsodilo Hills, and major game reserves such as Chobe National Park and Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Surrounding countries-Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa-are labeled, and an inset locator map shows Botswana's position within southern Africa. A pride of lionesses lying together on sandy ground in Chobe National Park, Botswana, with trees and brush in the background. honey badger
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Chobe National Park

national park, Botswana
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Chobe National Park, national preserve, northern Botswana. The preserve, which acquired national park status in 1968, borders Namibia and touches Zimbabwe and Zambia, covering 4,500 square miles (11,700 square km). It is noted for its wildlife, particularly its large elephant population.

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