Botswana

 

Travel information for Botswana

Country facts

Official name

Republic of Botswana (Bechuanaland)

Capital city

Gaborone

Population

1,815,508

Time Zone

GMT +2

Phone Code

+267

Electrical

220 Voltage, 50 Frequency, M plug

Language

English 2.1% (official), Setswana 78.2%, Kalanga 7.9%, Sekgalagdi 2.8, other 8.6%, unspecified 0.4%.

Religion

Christian 71.6%, Badimo 6%, other 1.4%, unspecified 0.4%, none 20.6% (2001 census)

Weather

Semiarid; warm winters and hot summers

Geography

Located in Southern Africa. Botswana borders Namibia (1,360km), South Africa (1,840km), and Zimbabwe (813km).
Total 600,370 square km
Land 585,370 square km
Water 15,000 square km
(Slightly smaller than Texas)
Coastline - 0km (landlocked)

Visa information

The following information on entry requirements has been confirmed with the South African authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveller’s responsibility to check with the High Commission of the Republic of Botswana and its consulates for up-to-date information.

A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Botswana. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. A visa is not required for Canadian Citizens for entry to Botswana.

Health information

Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood) immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date. 

Additional information

An airport tax is charged upon departure.

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