Bot·swa·na [ bot swnə ]landlocked country in southern Africa that shares borders with Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. It became an independent member of the Commonwealth in 1966. Languages: English, Setswana. Currency: pula. Capital: Gaborone. Population: 1,990,876 (2009 estimate).
Area: 581,730 sq km (224,607 sq mi) Official name Republic of Botswana Former name Bechuanaland until 1966
