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Capital: Gabarone
Airports: Sir Seretse Khama International in Gabarone is the main airport for travel in Botswana.
Currency: The pula is the basic monetary unit. For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.
Time Zones: Current local time. Standard time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Languages: English is the official language. Setswana is a local language that is also in use.
Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Botswana
Travel Advisories: Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.
The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about Botswana.
Tsodilo has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Recommended Reading: Lonely Planet - Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia | Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia travel atlas