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Gaborone
This town is now spawning into a bustling City that is attracting expatriates from
around the globe. The City has an undefined architecture from modern to very rural.
You will get the true feeling of Africa here. With a local game park within ten
minutes driving distance of Gaborone Central Business District. Access to all the
Khoi San Villages and a mere four hours drive to the magnificent Kalahari Desert.
To the north you will find the Delta which is an incredible maze of tributaries.
Industry in Botswana previously has mainly been derived from Diamonds with De Beers
having its major mining operations here. Lately, the presidency
has attempted to diversify industry and many ancillary industries have now sprung
up such as Tourism and Manufacturing. The Financial Services Arena is also growing
rapidly.
Cost of Living in the City dependant on your requirements is affordable in comparison
dependant on the areas you will reside. On average you will pay approximately BWP8000
(GBP750) and upwards for a fully furnished apartment near the Central Business District
monthly, bed & Breakfasts are slightly less. All major car hire companies are in
the country and a run around vehicle will set you back approximately BWP5500 (GBP450)
per month. Petrol is fairly economical at about 50p a litre.
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