Country Profile

The landlocked country, botswana is situated in the southern africa, which is bordered by the south africa from the south and southeast direction, namibia from the west, zambia to the north and zimbabwe from the northeast side. People of botswana are called batswana. The nation is vested on total 600,370 sq km, which can be dissipated into 5,85,370 sq km & 15,000 sq km land and water area respectively. Industry sector is the major GDP Contributor followed by service and agriculture. The geographical pattern of the botswana is flat, tending more toward rolling tableland.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• The country has successfully achieved highest average economic growth.
• Agriculture has emerged out as the leading job oriented sector.
• Since 1980, botswana has been recognized as the world's largest gems, diamonds producer.
• Tourism has been considered as the pivotal industry in botswana.
• The botswana stock exchange has been emerged out as the stock exchange giving out the best performance.
• The nation is endowed with natural resources like diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver.

International Trade

Major Export Items
Diamonds, Copper, Nickel, Soda Ash, Meat, Textiles

Main Destinations of Exports
European Free Trade Association, Southern African Customs Union, Zimbabwe

Major Import Items
Foodstuffs, Machinery, Electrical Goods, Transport Equipment, Textiles, Fuel and Petroleum Products, Wood and Paper Products, Metal and Metal Products

Main Origins of Imports
Southern African Customs Union, Zimbabwe, European Free Trade Association

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules

• Duly completed and signed visa application form along with the passport size photographs.
• Passport with at least 6 months of validity.
• Copy of return tickets or onward tickets.
• Copy of traveler cheques or letter as an assurance or guarantee that all the expenses incurred by applicant will be borne by the company.

Business Hours

Government Offices:   Monday to Friday from 07:30 - 16:30

Public Holidays