Botswana Meaning in English

word

US

bɑtˈswɑnə

baht-SWAH-nuh

UK

bɒtˈswɑːnə

bot-SWAH-nuh

Definition

Botswana is a country located in Southern Africa, known for its vast wildlife areas and stable democracy.

Usage & Nuances

'Botswana' is the official English name and also the name in Setswana, the national language. It's used as both a geographical name and when referring to the nationality (‘Botswanan’ for a person). Always capitalize it as it is a proper noun.

• Spanish: Botsuana
• Portuguese (BR): Botsuana
• Portuguese (PT): Botsuana
• Chinese (Simplified): 博茨瓦纳
• Chinese (Traditional): 博茨瓦納
• Hindi: बोत्सवाना
• Arabic: بوتسوانا
• Bengali: বতসোয়ানা
• Russian: Ботсвана
• Japanese: ボツワナ
• Vietnamese: Botswana
• Korean: 보츠와나
• Turkish: Botsvana
• Urdu: بوٹسوانا
• Indonesian: Botswana

Example Sentences

Botswana is in Southern Africa.

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The capital city of Botswana is Gaborone.

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Many tourists visit Botswana for safaris.

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I’ve always wanted to see elephants in Botswana.

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Botswana is famous for the Okavango Delta.

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My friend studied abroad in Botswana last year.

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