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Botswana

Botswana · BWA · Africa

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Risk Score

Guarded Stable

Risk Factors

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Overview

Botswana is a stable democratic republic in Southern Africa, widely recognized for its good governance and prudent economic management. Its economy is largely driven by diamond mining, which has funded significant social and infrastructure development. The country is also a popular destination for high-end tourism and wildlife safaris.

Leadership

Mokgweetsi Masisi

President

GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary Republic

Mokgweetsi Masisi

Slumber Tsogwane

Lemogang Kwape

Economy

GDP

$25.0B

GDP per Capita

$9.5K

GDP Growth

+4.0%

Inflation

4.5%

Unemployment

15.0%

Diamond MiningTourismBeef ProductionFinancial Services

Trade

Key Exports

DiamondsCopperNickelBeefSoda Ash

Key Imports

FoodstuffsMachinery and EquipmentPetroleum ProductsVehiclesChemicals

Top Partners

BelgiumUnited Arab EmiratesSouth AfricaIndiaNamibia

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