Gaborone
Located in the south east of Botswana along the Notwane River, Gaborone was chosen as the country's capital in 1966 due to its proximity to the railway line and the availability of water.
Gaborone is a modern city boasting world class shopping malls and office parks. Residential areas have mushroomed during the past three decades trying to cope with a fast growing population of 186,007 (2001).
The city is home to numerous industrial activities and is well supplied with good quality hotels, conference facilities, and two casinos.
Served by the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport some 15 kilometres from the centre, regular flights connect Gaborone with Johannesburg (South Africa) and Harare (Zimbabwe). The railway line links Gaborone with Lobatse in the south and Francistown in the north. Gaborone also has a well-developed road network linking it to neighbouring countries and to other parts of Botswana.
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