Country codes Botswana
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
BW
ALPHA-3
BWA
The two-letter code for Botswana is BW, and the three-letter code is BWA, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+267
The dialing code for Botswana is +267, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.bw
The top-level domain (TLD) for Botswana is .bw, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of Botswana |
| Capital | Gaborone |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Botswana, officially known as the Republic of Botswana, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Gaborone serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Pula |
| Alphabetic Code | BWP |
| Numeric Code | 72 |
Botswana uses the Pula (BWP) as its official currency, with the numeric code 72.
Languages
There are a total of 2 official languages spoken in Botswana. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Gaborone | +02:00 | +02:00 | |
| Africa / Maputo | +02:00 | +02:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Botswana. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Central | district | BW-CE |
| Chobe | district | BW-CH |
| Francistown | city | BW-FR |
| Gaborone | city | BW-GA |
| Ghanzi | district | BW-GH |
| Jwaneng | town | BW-JW |
| Kgalagadi | district | BW-KG |
| Kgatleng | district | BW-KL |
| Kweneng | district | BW-KW |
| Lobatse | town | BW-LO |
| North East | district | BW-NE |
| North West | district | BW-NW |
| Selibe Phikwe | town | BW-SP |
| South East | district | BW-SE |
| Southern | district | BW-SO |
| Sowa Town | town | BW-ST |
Explore the subdivisions of Botswana, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Botswana shares its borders with 4 neighboring countries, including Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Botswana's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Botswana Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Botswana's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Botswana.
For geographical info about Botswana, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.