International Botswana relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (Botswana), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west, and Zambia and Zimbabwe to the north. The country has a population of about 2.3 million people and is known for its political stability and economic growth.

Botswana gained independence from Britain in 1966 and has since been a multiparty democracy with regular elections. The country has a president who is both head of state and head of government, and a parliament with elected members. The country has a strong rule of law and is considered one of the most politically stable countries in Africa.

The economy of Botswana is largely driven by the mining sector, particularly diamond mining. The country is the world's leading producer of diamonds by value, and the mining industry accounts for a significant portion of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). In addition to mining, the economy is supported by tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Botswana is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional organization that promotes economic cooperation and integration among its member states. The country also has strong diplomatic relations with other countries around the world and is a member of the United Nations and other international organizations.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Botswana Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Gaborone
Population 2 351 627
Land Area (sq km) 566 730
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 70 years

The influence of Botswana in the World

Botswana is a country with a Very Low International Influence. It is located in place 170 in the world influence ranking. Botswana's actions have no significant effect on the world, and a very limited impact on other countries. Click here to know more !

Botswana maintains contact with 16 countries. The five most intense relations Botswana has are with: Japan with a score of 7 417 , India with a score of 3 867 , United States with a score of 3 700 , Namibia with a score of 3 481 , and South Africa with a score of 3 220 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of Botswana
Position Country Influence Options
1 Japan 7 417
2 India 3 867
3 United States 3 700
4 Namibia 3 481
5 South Africa 3 220

The closest and strained relations involving Botswana worldwide

The top five closest relations from Botswana are: India with a score of 7.32 , United Kingdom with a score of 6.49 , Japan with a score of 6.47 , United States with a score of 6.02 , and Israel with a score of 5.83 .

Top 5 closest relations of Botswana
Position Country Relation Options
1 India 7.3
2 United Kingdom 6.5
3 Japan 6.5
4 United States 6.0
5 Israel 5.8

While, the top five strained relations from Botswana are: Germany with a score of 4.28 , South Korea with a score of 4.35 , Namibia with a score of 4.5 , Kenya with a score of 4.61 , and Zimbabwe with a score of 5.2 .

Top 5 strained relation of Botswana
Position Country Relation Options
1 Germany 4.3
2 South Korea 4.3
3 Namibia 4.5
4 Kenya 4.6
5 Zimbabwe 5.2

A summary of international relations of Botswana

Of the total of 16 countries with which Botswana maintains relations, it has , a Good relation with 4 countries , a Neutral relation with 12 countries

Summary relations of Botswana. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
2.Good 4
3.Neutral 12

All the international relations of Botswana

All relations of Botswana
Position Country Relation Options
1 India 7.3
2 United Kingdom 6.5
3 Japan 6.5
4 United States 6.0
5 Israel 5.8
6 South Africa 5.7
7 China 5.6
8 North Korea 5.5
9 Turkey 5.5
10 Bangladesh 5.5
11 Russia 5.2
12 Zimbabwe 5.2
13 Kenya 4.6
14 Namibia 4.5
15 South Korea 4.3
16 Germany 4.3

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .