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Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana (Setswana: Lefatshe la Botswana), is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1966. Since then, it has been a representative republic, with a consistent record of uninterrupted democratic elections and the lowest perceived corruption ranking in Africa since at least 1998. It is currently Africa’s oldest continuous democracy
Motto:
“Pula!” (Tswana)
“Rain”
Anthem:
“Fatshe leno la rona (Tswana)
Blessed Be Our Noble Land”
| Setswana Lyrics | English Lyrics |
|---|---|
| 1. Fatshe leno la rona, Ke mpho ya Modimo, Ke boswa jwa borraetsho; A le nne ka kagiso. CHORUS: Tsogang, tsogang! banna, tsogang! Emang, basadi, emang, tlhagafalang! Re kopaneleng go direla Lefatshe la rona. 2. Ina lentle la tumo La chaba ya Botswana, Ka kutlwano le kagisano, E bopagantswe mmogo. Chorus | 1. This land of ours, Is a gift from God, An inheritance from our fore-fathers, May it always be at peace. CHORUS: Awake, awake, O men, awake! Arise, O women, arise! be energised, Let us work together to serve, Our land. 2. Beautiful name of fame Of the nation of Botswana Through harmonious relations and reconciliation Bound together Chorus |
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