GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Gaborone, formerly (until 1969) Gaberones, town, capital of Botswana. The seat of government was transferred there from Mafeking (now spelled Mafikeng), South Africa, in 1965, one year before Botswana became independent of Britain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gaborone is situated at 24°39′29″S 25°54′44″E between Kgale and Oodi Hills, on the Notwane River in the south-eastern corner of Botswana, and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the South African border The city lies at an elevation of 1, 010 metres (3, 310 ft) above sea level.

Detailed explanation-3: -Just as Gaborone is a gentle introduction to urban Africa, Gaborone Game Reserve prepares you for wilder lands not far away. Its highlights include elands (the world’s largest antelope species), unicorn-like gemsboks, and extravagantly horned kudus, as well as wildebeest, ostriches, warthogs, and abundant birdlife.

Detailed explanation-4: -Botswana is located at the center of Southern Africa, positioned between South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. One of the world’s poorest countries at independence in 1966, it rapidly became one of the world’s development success stories.