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Botswana
The earliest inhabitants of the region were the San, who were followed by the Tswana. About half the country’s people, Batswana, refers to national rather than ethnic origin.
Encroachment by the Zulu in the 1820s and by Boers from Transvaal in the 1870s and 1880s threatened the peace of the region. In 1885, Britain established the area as protectorate, then known as Bechuanaland. In 1961, Britain granted a constitution to the country. Self-government began in 1965, the country became independent. Botswana is Africa’s oldest democracy.
The new country maintained good relations with its white-ruled neighbors but gradually changed its policies, harbouring rebel groups from South Rhodesia as well as some from South Africa.
Which of the following are facts specifically concerning the ethnicity of the citizens of Botswana?
Just under two million people live in Botswana. Most Batswana speak the official language The population is comprised of very few Basarwa. The population is comprised of very few Basarwa. Most citizens of Botswana have no religious affiliation The life expectancy of the average citizen is 50.1 years. People of Tswana background are also referred to as Setswana. People of Tswana background are also referred to as Setswana.