Botswana
Location : Southern Africa, north of South Africa Size : Almost 600,000 sq km; 47th largest in the world Slightly smaller than Texas Geography : Landlocked Population : Over 2 million; 144th largest in the world Migration : 4.82 migrants/1000 population; 19th highest in the world Large influx from Zimbabwe in search of better economic opportunities Capital : Gaborone HIV/AIDS in Adults : 24.8%; 2nd highest in the world Nationality adjectives : Motswana (singular), Botswana (plural) Language : Officially English, although only spoken by 2.1% of the population Economy : "Two major investment services rank Botswana as the best credit risk in Africa." One of the world's fastest growing economies since gaining independence in 1966. Olympics : Competed in eight Summer games, never winning a medal (before 2012) Sources: CIA World Factbook , W...