The people of Botswana are called “Batswana” and it is after them that the country is named.  Botswana has over twenty different tribes, giving the country a rich infusion of cultural diversity.

This multi-ethnic society includes:

Bangwato, Bakwena, Bangwaketse, Bakgatla, Barolong, Batawana, Bahurutshe, Balete, Bakalanga, Bayei, Bambukushu, Basubiya, Basarwa, Batlokwa, Babirwa, Baherero, Bakgalagadi, Bakgothu, and Batswapong, among others.

Although all these tribes exhibit obvious cultural differences, the mutual respect for each others’ ways has resulted in harmonious co-existence. In turn, this co-existence has led to inter-cultural assimilation.