Is Gaborone a nice place to live?

Botswana can be an incredibly affordable place to live, especially if expats manage their finances well. Gaborone ranks low on Mercer’s Cost of Living Survey, and is more affordable than most of the 200 other listed cities. Its favourable exchange rate also attracts people from the US, the UK and Europe.

What is it like to live in Gaborone?

Gaborone is nowadays a modern, cosmopolitan city; it is relatively small and growing, therefore livable but not boring at all. The city has a vibrant city center with many shopping opportunities, and services are improving a lot.

Where should I live in Botswana?

The suburbs of Gaborone include Broadhurst, Gaborone West, The Village, Naledi and Phakalane. Phakalane is the preferred residential area for expatriates and foreign professionals, although some people prefer to live closer to town, nearer to schools and workplace.

What is Gaborone known for?

Gaborone is the economic capital as well as the government capital; it is headquarters to numerous companies and the Botswana Stock Exchange. Gaborone is also home to the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional economic community established in 1980.

Are Nigerians living in Botswana?

ENUGU – No fewer than 300 Nigerians living in the Republic of Botswana have been deported home by Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama’s administration in the past few months, after the authorities refused to renew their permits.

Is Gaborone Botswana safe?

Gaborone is generally a safe city. Crime does happen here (mostly pickpocketing and petty theft, with occasional muggings) although most visitors encounter no problems. Even so, it pays to be careful. Always take cabs at night, especially if you’re a woman or on your own.

What is the capital of Botswana Africa?

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Gaborone, formerly (until 1969) Gaberones, town, capital of Botswana. The seat of government was transferred there from Mafeking (now spelled Mafikeng), South Africa, in 1965, one year before Botswana became independent of Britain.

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