Botswana
A diamond-rich, stable democracy that has held regular multiparty elections since independence in 1966, including a change of ruling party in 2024.
Parliamentary republicSub-Saharan Africa
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What is the political profile of Botswana?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Unitary
85% toward Unitary
Leans strongly toward Democratic
72% toward Democratic
Leans strongly toward Traditional
72% toward Traditional
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Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Botswana, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
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How profiles and matches workMore countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
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