Botswana consistently ranks as one of the well-governed

Corruption and Freedom Of The Press

Botswana is relatively free of corruption and has a good human rights record. The country is also the world's largest producer of diamonds and the trade has transformed it into a middle-income nation.

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The country is known for having strong personal freedoms, scoring high in both freedom of the press and personal property rights. That freedom extends to everyday interactions.

Botswana protects some of Africa's largest areas of wilderness with a safari-based tourism market.

Conservation and Tourism

Conservation has also been one of the country's strengths, which has led to a 12% increase in GDP. Most of the funds accrued from the tourism industry is ploughed back into the protection of protected areas, wildlife management areas outside protected areas and the ever-growing anti-poaching unit.

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Every village with 500 or more people qualifies for a medical clinic and primary school, says Sehenyi Tlotlego, Botswana native and philanthropy coordinator for safari company Sanctuary Retreats.