Stamps issued: 1966-PRESENT
A republic in central southern Africa, directly north of the Republic of South Africa. Formerly the British Bechuanaland Protectorate, the republic became independent as Botswana on Sept. 30, 1966. Many Botswanans are migrant workers in South Africa, with which Botswana is closely linked.
Narrative by Linn's Stamp News
Precedent Countries:
BECHUANALAND PROTECTORATE
Stamps issued: 1888-1966
BECHUANALAND
Stamps issued: 1885-1897
