Gaborone, Capital city in southern Botswana.
Located between Kgale and Oodi Hills near the Notwane and Segoditshane Rivers, Gaborone stands 15 kilometers from the South African border.
The city originated in 1964 when British administrators selected this location as the capital during Botswana's transition from a territory to an independent nation.
The National Museum and Art Gallery displays traditional San artifacts, local artworks, and regional crafts, representing the diversity of Botswana's cultural heritage.
The Gaborone Dam supplies water to the city's 246,325 residents while offering opportunities for non-motorized water sports and fishing activities.
The Three Chiefs Monument, created by North Korean sculptors, depicts the 1885 journey of three chiefs to London that led to the Bechuanaland Protectorate formation.
Location: South-East District
Inception: 1965
Elevation above the sea: 1,014 m
Website: http://gov.bw/en/Ministries--Authorities/Local-Authorities/Gaborone-City-Council
GPS coordinates: -24.65814,25.90885
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10
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