CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The official currency of Botswana is the Botswana Pula (BWP). The Pula is divided into 100 thebe. The symbol for the Pula is P. The Pula is rated as one of the strongest currencies in Africa.

Detailed explanation-2: -Botswana official currency is the Botswana Pula (BWP). Other countries using the same Botswana currency include Zimbabwe. Botswana Banks accepts the following foreign currencies: US Dollars, Pounds Sterling, Euro and South African Rands in cash.

Detailed explanation-3: -Money & Spending The national currency of Botswana is the Pula - a regionally strong currency - but the US dollar is widely accepted at lodges and hotels throughout the country. Major hotels have foreign exchange desks and most shops, lodges and travel agencies will accept traveller’s cheques.

Detailed explanation-4: -History of the Botswana Pula 7 Before the rand, Botswana used: British pound sterling from 1885 to 1920. the South African pound from 1920 to 1961. the South African rand from 1961 to 197610