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Botswana Geography 2000 Location: Southern Africa, north of South Africa Geographic coordinates: 22 00 S, 24 00 E Map references: Africa Area:
Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Texas Land boundaries:
Coastline: 0 km (landlocked) Maritime claims: none (landlocked) Climate: semiarid; warm winters and hot summers Terrain: predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest Elevation extremes:
Natural resources: diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver Land use:
Irrigated land: 20 sq km (1993 est.) Natural hazards: periodic droughts; seasonal August winds blow from the west, carrying sand and dust across the country, which can obscure visibility Environment - current issues: overgrazing; desertification; limited fresh water resources Environment - international agreements:
Geography - note: landlocked; population concentrated in eastern part of the country |