Central District (Botswana)
Central is a district in Botswana. The capital city is Serowe. It is the largest district and has the most people of any other district in Botswana.
Central | |
|---|---|
 Waterhole in Serowe | |
 Location within Botswana | |
| Coordinates: 22°00′S 26°00′E | |
| Country |  Botswana |
| Capital | Serowe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 147,730 km2 (57,040 sq mi) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 638,604 |
| • Density | 4.3/km2 (11/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Some important tourist attractions are: Francistown, Selebi-Phikwe, Solomon's Wall, Moremi Gorge, and Mashatu Game Reserve.[1]
The six sub-districts of Central are: Bobonong, Boteti, Mahalapye, Orapa, Serowe Palapye and Tutume.[2]
Notable people
- former President Sir Seretse Khama
- former President Festus Mogae
- former President Lt. General Seretse Ian Khama
References
- "Tourist attractions in Botswana". Government of Botswana. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- Gaotlhobogwe, Monkagedi. "Botswana broken into 19 new sub-districts". MMegi Online. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
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