Botswana borders South Africa to the south and east, Zimbabwe to the northeast and Namibia to the north.
The tableland of the Kalahari Desert covers most of the country and the national parks cover an additional 17 per cent. The vast arid sandveld of the Kalahari occupies much of north, central and western Botswana.
Gaborone, the capital, is situated in the southeast of the country and is at the forefront of education, sport and culture. The University of Botswana, The National Museum and Art Gallery as well as the National Sports Stadium are all located in the city. Music and Drama is catered for at the Maitisong Cultural Centre