PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Foot and Mouth
In this Wide Angle video, learn about the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle in Botswana.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Anti Immigrant Sentiment
Botswanans express some of their attitudes toward the influx of Zimbabwean migrants in this Wide Angle video segment.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Botswana Today
Learn about the achievements and national problems of the African nation of Botswana in this video segment from Wide Angle.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Botswana
Learn about religion in Botswana, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile which includes general facts, history, and religious data.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Art and Life in Africa
A comprehensive resource about African art and cultures.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: People Resources
Essential information on African countries and African peoples assembled by the University of Iowa.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Wilson Center: Oasis in the Desert: Navigating Peace in the Okavango River Basin
This article from the Woodrow Wilson Center tells about the cooperation among three African countries in managing the Okavango River Basin for the good of everyone. Links to other websites. (May 14, 2004)
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Botswana
Learn about health in Botswana via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information. The 'News and features' tab includes...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Southern Africa
Explore this informative and interesting site about South Africa. Learn about the geological wonders, bountiful natural resources, and the racial tensions that rule this region. In this site, you will also explore the people, economy,...
BBC
Bbc: Botswana Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Botswana's history, culture, and economy in addition to information concerning the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Botswana: Economy
A comprehensive look at the booming economy of Botswana. Find out how Botswana is striving to diversify its economy so it is not so dependent on diamond mining. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: Okavango River Basin [Pdf]
This map from the United Nations is a very detailed map of the Okavango River Basin, showing rivers, wetlands, cities, country boundaries and much more. Increase the viewing percentage to read the map easily.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Fence
In this video segment from Wide Angle, learn about the fence that is part of the border security system between Botswana and Zimbabwe.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Work Abroad
In this video segment from Wide Angle, Mary, a college educated Zimbabwean migrant, describes her life and work in Botswana.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Botswana
Facts about Botswana including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy resources, and conflict.
Other
Greatest Places: Okavango Delta
Experience the Okavango, a "river that never meets the sea." Learn about the animals there, how to make papyrus, and swampy deltas.
Other
Online Expeditions: African Adventure
Use this site to explore several regions of Africa, without having to leave the classroom.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Botswana: Government
A good look at the successful government of Botswana, a country with a stable and free democracy. You can find a list of the current governmental officials. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Botswana: History
Read this brief history of Botswana from its pastoral roots to the current time. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Botswana
This resource provides a description of Botswana's location, people, and economy, including summary statistics. Includes a map and the national flag.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: From the Kalahari to Malibu
Join Jumanda Gakelobone and Roy Sesana in their quest for help in their fight to live on their ancestral lands in Botswana. The Bushman of Kalahari have a dispute with the government of Botswana that centers on the dilemma of modernism...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Botswana
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the African nation of Botswana, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Detainees
In this video from Wide Angle, learn about the conditions that have caused some Zimbabweans to leave their homeland for Botswana.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Botswana: Map
A small map of Botswana that shows the Okavango River and delta as well as the salt pans. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.