Elephant on the Shore

Botswanan Smiles, Trials and Chobe Park

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June 27th 2008
The Botswanan people are some of the most genuinely friendly and helpful people I've met recently. They have glowing smiles, easy laughs and seem to feel quite at home accepting cultural differences. There is also a mild reserved-ness which I think comes from not wanting to be at odds with anyone. Though the current government has made great economic and peacetime strides for the country, a ... read more

Africa » Botswana » North-West » Chobe National Park

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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 mos... ... read more