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Botswana lies in the Southern part of Africa - North of South Africa and between Namibia and Zimbabwe. 1966 Botswana gained its independence from the United Kingdom and was one of the poorest countries in the world. Today - after almost 40 years of independence and a rapid economic growth - the country is counted among the most politically stable in Africa. Most of the country is covered by the harsh semi-desert of the Kalahari. This arid surface, which is roughly the size of Texas, supports a population of 1.7 million people. Diamonds and cattle are the main export goods today.