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history of Botswana
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Flag of Botswana with a light blue field and, across the center, a horizontal black stripe bordered by thin white stripes. Map of Botswana showing its national boundaries with Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Major cities such as Gaborone, Francistown, Maun, and Selebi-Phikwe are marked, along with rivers and the Tropic of Capricorn. An inset locator map highlights Botswana's position in southern Africa. Tentative distribution of the Khoisan languages Map of Southern Africa highlighting the principal peoples present from the 17th to mid-19th century, with names of groups such as San, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, Herero, and others labeled across the region. Major rivers, lakes, plateaus, and select towns are shown, along with some physical features and archaeological sites. Modern political boundaries are outlined for reference. Map of colonial southern Africa from 1884 to 1905, using color codes to show territories controlled by Britain, Portugal, and Germany at different times. The map highlights British-controlled areas in orange, Portuguese-controlled areas in purple, German-controlled areas in green, and disputed regions in red, with boundaries and key colonial regions labeled. Major features include German South West Africa, German East Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Colony, and the Orange Free State. Map of Africa showing the territorial divisions and colonial possessions by European powers from the late 19th to early 20th century. Countries and regions are color-coded to indicate British, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Belgian, and German control, with independent countries and British-Egyptian condominium also marked. The map highlights the extent and timing of colonization, with most of the continent under European rule except for Ethiopia and Liberia. Historical map of the southern part of Africa from 1902, showing colonial territories including German Southwest Africa, Bechuanaland, Transvaal Colony, Orange River Colony, Cape Colony, and Natal. The map includes detailed insets of Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Ladysmith, with colonial boundaries and major towns marked. Map of Africa in 1960 showing the political status of each territory or country. Many countries gained independence that year, including Nigeria, the Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Mali, Niger, Chad, and the Central African Republic. Countries already independent at that time included Ethiopia, Liberia, Ghana, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, and South Africa. More than 20 territories remained under colonial rule. Africa and the Middle East in the 1960s and '70s Festus Mogae

history of Botswana: References & Edit History

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Cross-references added. Jan 18, 2025
Media added. Dec 17, 2024
Updated with the results of the 2024 elections. Nov 25, 2024
Cross-references added. Sep 06, 2024
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