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- Still little more than an administrative village when Botswana began to move towards independence in the early sixties, it was chosen as the site for the new capital due to its strategic location, the availability of a reliable water supply and its proximity to the cross-continental railway line.
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Gaborone is the economic capital as well as the government capital; it is headquarters to numerous companies and the Botswana Stock Exchange. Gaborone is also home to the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional economic community established in 1980. [ 17 ]
Aug 17, 2024 · Gaborone, town, capital of Botswana. The seat of government was transferred there from Mafeking (now spelled Mafikeng), South Africa, in 1965, one year before Botswana became independent of Britain. Gaborone is located on the Cape-Zimbabwe railway and is the site of government offices, parliament.
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Apr 9, 2018 · What Is The Capital Of Botswana And Where Is It Located? The city of Gaborone serves as the seat of government of Botswana. The city is located about 15 km from Botswana’s border with South Africa in southeastern Botswana.
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6 days ago · The secretariat of SADC is housed in the capital of Botswana, Gaborone (until 1969 spelled Gaberones—i.e., Gaborone’s town, after the tribal chief who had his capital at the site during the colonial period).
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Gaborone is the capital city of Botswana, known for its vibrant culture and diverse attractions. Visitors can explore landmarks such as the Three Dikgosi Monument and the National Museum and Art Gallery.
Sep 22, 2021 · Because Gaborone had no tribal affiliation and was close to fresh water, it was planned to be Botswana’s capital in the mid-1960s when the Bechuanaland Protectorate became an independent nation.
Gaborone is the capital and largest city of the landlocked nation of Botswana, in Southern Africa. It serves as the administrative capital of Botswana's South-East district. Botswana is considered one of the most economically and politically stable nations on the African continent.
