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Quiz: Botswana

  1. What was the capital?

    • Gaborone
    • Adamstown
    • Bangkok
    • Amman
    Answer

    Gaborone — Capital: Gaborone.

  2. When was Botswana founded?

    • 30 September 1966, independence from Britain
    • 19 September 1983, independence from Britain
    • 22 November 1943, independence from France
    • 5 August 1960, independence from France as Upper Volta
    Answer

    30 September 1966, independence from Britain — Founded: 30 September 1966, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Botswana have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
    • A governor appointed by the British monarch, with an elected chief minister and legislative council under the ministerial system adopted in 2021
    • Parliamentary system; the Inatsisartut parliament and a premier lead the government, and Denmark keeps defence and foreign policy
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa, mostly covered by the Kalahari Desert.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa, mostly covered by the Kalahari Desert.