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Weather

Botswana's climate is semi-arid. Though it is hot and dry for much of the year, there is a rainy season, which runs through the summer months. Summer rains fall in the form of thunderstorms. Rainfall tends to be erratic, unpredictable and highly regional. Often a heavy downpour may occur in one area while 10 or 15 kilometres away there is no rain at all. Showers are often followed by strong sunshine so that a good deal of the rainfall does not penetrate the ground but is lost to evaporation and transpiration. 'Pula', one of the most frequently heard words in Botswana, is not only the name of Botswana's currency, but also the Setswana word for rain. So much of what takes place in Botswana relies on this essential, frequently scarce commodity.
Daytime temperatures in summer often exceed 35º and nighttime temperatures in winter often fall below freezing.

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Money / Currency

Currency: Pula = 100 Thebe
Pula means rain and Thebe Raindrop showing the importance of water in the country.
The currency is strong and easily changeable
There are often problems with international credit cards in banks and at ATM's

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Communications

Postal service is generally good and reliable

Telephones are found in most areas and are reliable

Country code: ++267

Electricity

Botswana uses 230 V / 50 Hz.
The plug either has round pins with ground or is a rectangular blade plug

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Public Holidays

1 + 2 January New Year's Day + day after

March / April (variable) Good Friday, Holy Saturday + Easter Monday

1 May International Workers' Day

April / May (variable) Ascension Day

1 July Sir Seretse Khama Day

2 days in July (variable) President's Day + day after

30 September + 1 October Botswana / Independence Day

25, 26 + 27 December Christmas Day, Boxing Day + day after

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