Young City
Gaborone is one of the world's youngest capital cities! It was founded in 1964, just a few years before Botswana gained independence in 1966.
City Wildlife
The Gaborone Game Reserve is right in the city! You can see animals like zebras, warthogs, and even ostriches without leaving town.
Diamond Central
Gaborone is home to the Diamond Trading Company Botswana, where many of the country's diamonds are sorted and valued.
Sunny Days
Gaborone enjoys about 3,300 hours of sunshine each year. That's over 9 hours of sun every day!
Book Character
Gaborone is famous as the home of Mma Ramotswe, the main character in Alexander McCall Smith's popular book series "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency".
Three Dikgosi Monument
This famous monument in Gaborone honors three tribal chiefs who played important roles in Botswana's independence.
Green City
Despite being in a semi-arid area, Gaborone has many trees and is known as one of the greenest cities in Africa!
Mall Central
The Main Mall in Gaborone is not a shopping center, but an open-air promenade with shops, cafes, and government buildings.