Botswana
Capital Gaborone · Africa
Botswana is one of the 197 UN countries in 4x4 Grid, the free daily geography puzzle where you name a country that fits two rules at once. Here is what the game knows about it.
Play today’s boardFacts about Botswana
| Capital | Gaborone |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2,500,000 (no. 142 of 197) |
| Area | 581,730 km² (no. 47 of 197) |
| Neighbours | Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
| Coastline | Landlocked |
| Flag colours | blue, black, white |
| Languages | English |
Where Botswana fits in 4x4 Grid
Every square in 4x4 Grid joins a row rule and a column rule. Botswana is a valid answer for any square built from two of these 32 categories:
Location
In AfricaIs landlockedCapital in the Southern HemisphereCrossed by the Tropic of CapricornLowest point at least 100 m above sea levelAverage elevation above 1,000 mEntirely in the Southern Hemisphere
Size
Population under 5 millionArea over 500,000 km²Fewer than 25 people per km²Population 1–5 millionUnder 15 people per km²
Name
Starts with BEnds with AName contains W
Politics
Commonwealth memberDrives on the left
Language
English is an official language
Capital
Capital at 1,000 m or higherCapital over 500 km from the seaCapital is the largest cityCapital moved since 1950
History
Former British colonyBecame independent in the 1960s
Neighbours
Borders exactly 4 countries
Economy
Economy grew under 1.5% in 2025Unemployment of 10% or more
Flag
Flag with whiteFlag with blueFlag with blackFlag without redFlag with exactly 3 colours
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