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Botswana Neighboring Countries

Botswana is located in Southern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Gaborone. The official languages are English, Tswana. The currency is Botswana pula.

What are the neighboring countries of Botswana? Botswana shares land borders with 4 countries. These Botswana neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Botswana at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Botswana neighboring countries are: Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Botswana and its border countries. The map highlights Botswana in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Botswana

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Botswana?

Botswana shares land borders with 4 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Botswana?

The neighboring countries of Botswana are: Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Botswana?

Countries in Africa with 4 land borders: Benin, Namibia, Nigeria, Mauritania, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Angola.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Botswana?

Countries in Africa with more than 4 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Ethiopia, Algeria, South Sudan, Cameroon, Uganda, Niger, and 12 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Botswana?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 4 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Burundi, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Djibouti, Gambia, Togo, Madagascar, and 18 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Botswana?

The capitals of countries bordering Botswana are:
  • Namibia: Windhoek
  • Zambia: Lusaka
  • Zimbabwe: Harare
  • South Africa: Pretoria

What are the country codes of Botswana's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Botswana's neighbors are:
  • Namibia: NA (ISO 2) / NAM (ISO 3)
  • Zambia: ZM (ISO 2) / ZMB (ISO 3)
  • Zimbabwe: ZW (ISO 2) / ZWE (ISO 3)
  • South Africa: ZA (ISO 2) / ZAF (ISO 3)