Countries that border Botswana
Botswana shares land borders with 4 countries: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Botswana's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Botswana
- CapitalGaborone
- RegionSouthern Africa
- Land borders4
- Area582,000 km²
- Population2,359,609
- ISO codeBW
Learning Botswana on the map
Knowing which countries border Botswana is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Botswana and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Botswana?
Botswana borders 4 countries: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Which countries share a border with Botswana?
The countries bordering Botswana are: Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
What is the capital of Botswana?
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.