Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Afghanistan  | Botswana  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan | Republic of Botswana |
Continent  | Asia | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kabul | Gaborone |
Latitude  | 34° 31′ 0″ N | 24° 40′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 69° 11′ 0″ E | 25° 55′ 0″ E |
The total area of Afghanistan is 652,867 sq km, and the total area of Botswana is 581,730 sq km. Afghanistan is bigger than Botswana by 71,137 sq km. Afghanistan is around 1.12 times bigger than Botswana.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Botswana |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 652,867 Sq km | 581,730 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 71,137 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 252,073 Sq Mile | 224,610 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 27,463 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 2.7 % |
Indicators | Afghanistan | Botswana |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kabul | Gaborone |
Demonyms  | Afghan | Botswanan |
Official Languages  | Pashto, Dari | English |
Government Status  | Unitary totalitarian provisional theocratic Islamic emirate | Unitary dominant-party parliamentary republic with an executive presidency |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 99.7 % | 79.1 % |
The people of Afghanistan are called Afghan, and the people of Botswana are called Botswanan.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Botswana |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Afghan Afghani | Pula |
Currency Symbol  | AFN | BWP |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +93 | +267 |
Internet TLD  | .af | .bw |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | AF | BW |
Indicators | Afghanistan | Botswana |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Dā də Bātorāno Kor | Fatshe leno la rona |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | This Is the Home of the Brave | Blessed Be This Noble Land |
National Animal  | Snow Leopard | Zebra |
National Bird  | Golden Eagle | Kori Bustard |
National Flower  | Tulip | Kalhari Devil's Claw |
National Sport  | Buzkashi | Football |
National Colors  | Black, red, green and white | Light blue, black and white |
Indicators | Afghanistan | Botswana |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 03:53 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Afghanistan is [03:53 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Afghanistan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 42,239,854, and the total population of Botswana as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,675,352.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Afghanistan had 39,564,502 more people than Botswana.
The annual Population Growth in Afghanistan is 2.96% and the annual population growth in Botswana is 1.90%.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Botswana |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.7 % | 21.8 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.9 % | 74.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.32 % | 3.46 % |
Indicators | Afghanistan | Botswana |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kabul | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 03:53 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 16.30 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 1.77 km/hr, 264 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 43 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Afghanistan | Botswana |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.52 (Births Per Woman) | 2.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 329.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 296.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 203.02 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 202.62 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 44.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 31.2 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Afghanistan | Botswana |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (105.8 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (215 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Road injury ( 15.9 people per 100K population) | Kidney diseases ( 22 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 24.1 (people per 100K population) | 16.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 4.13 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 16.05 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.03 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 1.92 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Afghanistan, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 105.8 people per 100,000 people in Afghanistan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 215 people per 100,000 people in Botswana, are dying of HIV/AIDS, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Afghanistan, spent [ 21.83% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Botswana, spent [ 6.31% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Afghanistan | Botswana |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 44.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 19.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 18.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.02 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 8.16 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Afghanistan, are 1.05 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Botswana.
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