Country Profiles: Botswana Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Botswana provides students with an opportunity to explore the unique features of this southern African nation. Students begin by gathering key facts such as the capital, population, language, and currency. The geography section covers Botswana’s landlocked location, bordering South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, along with major natural features like the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta. In government and politics, students examine Botswana’s status as a stable parliamentary republic and its democratic traditions since independence in 1966. The economy section highlights diamond mining, tourism, agriculture, and the country’s efforts at diversification. For culture, students can research Tswana traditions, music, art, and cuisine, as well as the influence of Christianity. Tourism encourages exploration of destinations like Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta safaris, and the Makgadikgadi Pans. Reflection questions allow students to analyze how Botswana balances natural resource wealth, democracy, and conservation with development challenges.

Keywords: Botswana, Gaborone, Southern Africa, Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, Tswana culture, diamonds, mining, economy, democracy, safari, wildlife, landlocked, culture, tourism, geography, MUN, reflection