Francistown, Commercial city in North-East District, Botswana
Francistown sits at the junction of the Tati and Ntshe rivers, 400 kilometers north of Gaborone, near the Zimbabwe international border.
The discovery of gold along the Tati River in 1867 by Karl Mauch initiated the first Southern Africa gold rush and led to the establishment of this settlement.
The Supa Ngwao Museum preserves northern Botswana heritage through exhibitions of Kalanga community artifacts and maintains a craft shop supporting local artisans.
The city functions as a transportation center with an international airport, railway connections to Zimbabwe, and road networks linking northern and southern Botswana regions.
Tachila Nature Reserve spans 8,000 hectares near the city, providing habitat for leopards, hyenas, kudus, and offering self-guided game viewing experiences.
Location: North-East District
Inception: 1897
Elevation above the sea: 1,001 m
GPS coordinates: -21.16636,27.50251
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
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