Botswana in Southern Africa

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The deserts and flat, barren land of Botswana is home to many unique cultures, people, animals, and history. Beneath the sun kissed earth of Botswana, one will find treasures, not only of significance to Botswana, but in the United States as well. Even with riches and beauty, there is always a beast that lurks in the shadows, trying to cover its tracks. AIDS and HIV cause the country of Botswana to have many problems, both physical [to the people] and economical. As of 2012, there were a total of 337,700 people, who were documented as living with either HIV or AIDS. (“CIA Site Redirect”) Botswana is an extremely diverse country, in its history, culture, and society, but throughout its past it has gone through many changes and problems that have arose.
The Geography of Botswana
Botswana is located in the southern part of Africa. When looking at map of Africa, Botswana is directly above South Africa. Even though it is found in the south, and the land area is of smaller width, Botswana is a completely landlocked country. (“CIA Site Redirect”) Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa are the four countries that surround Botswana. (“Botswana”) In comparison to Botswana, Tennessee would be considered landlocked. There is no ocean or other vast water sources that come into contact with the state. Tennessee is fully surrounded by other states. Another way of comparing Botswana to the United States is through its size. It is about twice the size of Arizona, which makes it a little smaller than the state of Texas. (“Botswana”) With Botswana being located in the south, it is closer to the equator. This causes temperatures to be warmer, and the land of the country to be more adapted to the heat.
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