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Botswana · BWA · Africa
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Risk Score
Guarded→ Stable
Risk Factors
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
Botswana is a stable, democratic, and prosperous Southern African nation, largely due to its rich diamond resources and sound economic management. It boasts one of Africa's highest per capita incomes and a strong commitment to conservation, with significant wildlife tourism. The country faces the challenge of diversifying its economy beyond diamonds.
Leadership
Mokgweetsi Masisi
President
Government: Parliamentary Republic
Economy
GDP
$25.0B
GDP per Capita
$9.5K
GDP Growth
+4.0%
Inflation
4.0%
Unemployment
18.0%
Mining (diamonds)TourismCattleFinancial services
Trade
Key Exports
DiamondsCopperNickelBeefTextiles
Key Imports
FoodstuffsMachineryElectrical goodsTransport equipmentFuels
Top Partners
BelgiumIndiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab EmiratesCanada
Headlines (8)
Essentially Sports3d ago
Olympic Champion Speaks on Disadvantage While Failing America vs Botswana at Prefontaine Classic
Read moreFinanzNachrichtenJun 26
Eastport Critical Metals Corp.: Eastport Critical Metals Corp. Announces Attendance at the Future of Mining Summit, Gaborone, Botswana
Read moreFinanzNachrichtenJun 25
Eastport Critical Metals Corp.: Eastport Critical Metals Appoints Accomplished Mining Executive, Daniel Major as Chief Executive Officer
Read moreFinanzNachrichtenJun 24