The population is mostly Tswana (79%), is distributed among
eight tribes, Batswana being the largest. The others include Bamangwato,
Bakwena, Bangwaketsi, Bakgatla, Barolong, Bamalete, and Batlokwa. The
next largest single group of other people is the Kalanga, which
accounts for about 11% of the population. There are about 3% Basarwa
(Bushmen). There are a small number of Kgalagadi. In 1998, non-Africans
constituted only 1% of the population.
eight tribes, Batswana being the largest. The others include Bamangwato,
Bakwena, Bangwaketsi, Bakgatla, Barolong, Bamalete, and Batlokwa. The
next largest single group of other people is the Kalanga, which
accounts for about 11% of the population. There are about 3% Basarwa
(Bushmen). There are a small number of Kgalagadi. In 1998, non-Africans
constituted only 1% of the population.
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On September 30, 1966 Botswana gained independence from Britain. Britain had
held the Bechuanaland Protectorate since 1885.
The population is estimated around 250,000 people.
held the Bechuanaland Protectorate since 1885.
The population is estimated around 250,000 people.