Botswana

Key facts

Which countries border Botswana?4

• Namibia
• South Africa
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Botswana in the game

Every puzzle gives three clues that exactly one country satisfies. Botswana is moderately well known, so it typically appears as the answer in medium puzzles. These are the 23 clues from the pool that are true of Botswana, rarest first — the fewer countries share a clue, the harder it works for you on the board.

• The Zambezi flows through it1 of 6
• The Tropic of Capricorn passes through it1 of 10
• Has fewer than 10 people per km²1 of 14
• Its name begins with “B”1 of 17
• Has fewer than 25 people per km²1 of 34
• Lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere1 of 34
• Its flag contains no red1 of 43
• Is landlocked1 of 44
• Its flag contains black1 of 44
• Every country it borders has a higher peak than it does1 of 46
• Has an area larger than 500,000 km²1 of 51
• Drives on the left1 of 54
• Is in Africa1 of 54
• Is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations1 of 56
• Has English as an official language1 of 59
• Is larger than Japan1 of 60
• Has more than one official language1 of 65
• Has fewer people than Ireland1 of 74
• Has an area larger than 200,000 km²1 of 84
• Borders a landlocked country1 of 88
• Its flag contains blue1 of 99
• Has fewer than 10 million people1 of 100
• Borders more than 2 countries1 of 111

Common questions about Botswana

Which countries border Botswana?

Botswana shares a land border with 4 countries: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

What is the capital of Botswana?

The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.

Is Botswana landlocked?

Yes. Botswana is landlocked, with no coastline on any ocean or sea.

What language is spoken in Botswana?

Botswana has 2 official languages: English and Tswana.