Botswana culture

Botswana culture people food and festivals

Culture of Botswana. Besides referring to the language of the dominant people groups in Botswana, Setswana is the adjective used to describe the rich cultural traditions of the Batswana - whether construed as members of the Setswana ethnic groups or of all citizens of Botswana.

Batswana feel a great pride in their history and government and share a strong sense of national identity. Any ethnic origins are usually considered as secondary.

The term Batswana also refers to the largest ethnic group in the country – the Tswana, who make up around two-thirds of the population and speak Setswana.

The people of Tswana origin or citizens of the country, Botswana, are calledBatswana. 'Motswana' refers to a citizen of Botswana or a person of Tswana ancestry. 'Setswana' refers to the national language of Botswana, also spoken by other peopleof Tswana descent in the neighbouring countries.

Religion in Botswana. An estimated 70 percent of Botswana citizens identify themselves as Christians. Anglicans, Methodists, and the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa make up the majority of Christians

The Language of Botswana. Learn to Speak Setswana. While English is the official language and Setswana the national language, there are over 20 other languages spoken in Botswana, which are mostly used by the non-Setswana-speaking groups.

The major Sotho groups are the South Sotho (Basuto and Sotho), the West Sotho (Tswana), and the North Sotho (Pedi). Language, culture and beliefs: About 4 million Tswana people live in southern Africa; 3 million in South Africa and 1 million in the nation of Botswana.