Gaborone, is
the capital and largest city of Botswana. Gaborone lies in the flat valley
between Kgale and Oodi Hills, on the Notwane River in the south eastern corner
of Botswana, and 15 kilometers (9 mi) from the South African border. It is the
administrative capital of the South-East district. Locals often refer to the
city as "Gabs."
Often described as Africa's fastest growing city,
Botswana's capital Gaborone is a vibrant and colourful city, which lies in the
flat valley between Kgale and Oodi hills, on the Notwane River in the south
eastern corner of Botswana, 15km from the South African border post at
Tlokweng.Today Gaborone is a bustling modern city, and the seat of power for
one of Africa's most successful economies, which once again is being viewed
with envy by almost all her neighbours.The new city has a relatively good water
supply from the reservoir on the southeast side of the city, which has
facilitated growth.
Situated near the edge of the Kalahari Desert,
Gaborone has a dry climate with occasional thunderstorms in the summer rainy
season of November to March. Very little rain falls in the May to August winter
period which is prone to duststorms. The annual rainfall is 526 mm which
supports a natural vegetation of scattered trees. The climate is subtropical
with hot summers and very cold nights in winter (average minimum 2oC).