World CapitalsWhat is the capital of Botswana?
Gaborone is the capital of Botswana, in Africa.
Gaborone was named after Kgosi Gaborone, a local chief whose village stood nearby.
Where is Gaborone?
Gaborone is located at approximately 24.65° S, 25.91° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Pretoria, South Africa 261 km
- Maseru, Lesotho 542 km
- Mbabane, Eswatini 556 km
- Maputo, Mozambique 687 km
- Harare, Zimbabwe 927 km