Republic of Botswana
http://www.gov.bw/
Unicameral legislature:
National Assembly of Botswana
http://www.gov.bw/index.php?option=
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The National Assembly of Botswana joined the APRN in 2005 and has primarily been represented by the Botswana Parliamentary Committee on Gender in the various training sessions and other activities.
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Official name |
Republic of Botswana |
Population |
1,6 million (2006) |
Capital |
Gaborone |
Type of legislature |
Unicameral |
Women in Parliament |
11,1% (2006) |
Major languages |
English (official), Setswana, Kalanga, Sekgalagadi |
% of population below poverty line |
30.3% (2003) |
HIV-AIDS prevalence |
37.3% (2003 est.) |
Literacy rate |
male: 76.9%
female: 82.4% (2003 est.) |
GDP per capita |
$11,400 (2006 est.) |
HDI 2006 |
0.570, ranks 131 out of 177 countries |
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