Since its independence from Great Britain in 1966, has had consistently one of the most prosperous economies in Africa with one of the most stable political climates. It is a landlocked country in southern Africa, sharing borders with Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. The Tswana or Setswana people comprise the country’s largest ethnic group, accounting for 79% of the population. This morning we learn more about the make-up of the country, the people, traditions and other interesting facts about the country.

GUEST: Lesedi Thema, who is the Deputy High Commissioner at Botswana High Commission