Geography of Botswana
Location
Southern Africa, north of South Africa.
Geographic Coordinates
22 00 S, 24 00 E
Geographical Area
Land
585,370 Sq Km.
Water
15,000 Sq Km.
Land Boundary
4,013 Km.
Border Countries
South Africa
1,840 Km.
Namibia
1,360 Km.
Zimbabwe
813 Km.
Length of Coastline
Unknown
Terrain
Predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest.
Elevation Extremes
Lowest Point
Junction of the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers 513 m.
Highest Point
Tsodilo Hills 1,489 m
Natural Resources
Diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver.
Land Use
Arable Land
1%
Permanent Crops
0%
Other
99%
Irrigated Land
10 Sq Km.
Natural Hazards
Periodic droughts; seasonal August winds blow from the west, carrying sand and dust across the country, which can obscure visibility.
Environmental Issues
Overgrazing; desertification; limited fresh water resources.
