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Background: Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease.




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Back To Botswana: The North!
20 weeks ago: Barbara Mary published a blog
Back To Botswana: The North!
July 20th 2009  Africa » Botswana » North-East
It was an amazing feeling driving into the Bible College after so many years! It had been raining and there was green grass everywhere! To arrive 'ka pula' (with rain) is a real blessing and we did ... 42 photos [full story]


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Lilly Pads
Posing for the Camera
A Malachite King Fisher
Two Trees
A Big Stretch
On a Micro-light Safari
Over Victoria Falls 2
Over Victoria Falls 1
A Bustard
A Baboon Party
Two-toned Elephants
A Marabou Stork
A Double-Banded Sandgrouse
Almost a Good Picture!
The Sable Antelope
They Come in Different Sizes

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