Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Botswana  | Laos  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Botswana | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Gaborone | Vientiane |
Latitude  | 24° 40′ 0″ S | 18° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 25° 55′ 0″ E | 105° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Botswana is 581,730 sq km, and the total area of Laos is 236,800 sq km. Botswana is bigger than Laos by 344,930 sq km. Botswana is around 2.46 times bigger than Laos.
Indicators | Botswana | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 581,730 Sq km | 236,800 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 344,930 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 224,610 Sq Mile | 91,400 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 133,210 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.7 % | 2 % |
Indicators | Botswana | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Gaborone | Vientiane |
Demonyms  | Botswanan | Lao, Laotian |
Official Languages  | English | Lao |
Government Status  | Unitary dominant-party parliamentary republic with an executive presidency | Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 79.1 % | 66 % |
The people of Botswana are called Botswanan, and the people of Laos are called Lao, Laotian.
Indicators | Botswana | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Pula | Lao kip |
Currency Symbol  | BWP | LAK |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +267 | +856 |
Internet TLD  | .bw | .la |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | BW | LA |
Indicators | Botswana | Laos |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Fatshe leno la rona | ຊາວລາວ (Pheng Xat Lao) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Blessed Be This Noble Land | Hymn of the Lao People |
National Animal  | Zebra | Indian Elephant |
National Bird  | Kori Bustard | Green Peafowl |
National Flower  | Kalhari Devil's Claw | Dok Champa |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Light blue, black and white | Red, blue and white |
Indicators | Botswana | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 | Sunday, 4th May, 2025 |
Current Time  | 10:51 PM | 03:51 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Botswana is [10:51 PM], [Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Laos is [03:51 AM], [Sunday, 4th May, 2025].
Botswana is [ 5 hours ] behind of Laos.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Botswana as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,675,352, and the total population of Laos as of 2023 is estimated to be around 7,633,779.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Botswana had 4,958,427 less people than Laos.
The annual Population Growth in Botswana is 1.90% and the annual population growth in Laos is 1.46%.
Indicators | Botswana | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 21.8 % | 20.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.7 % | 75.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.46 % | 4.25 % |
Indicators | Botswana | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Gaborone | Vientiane |
Current Time | 10:51 PM | 03:51 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 13.91 Degree Celsius | 25.81 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.07 km/hr, 123 Degree | 1.41 km/hr, 354 Degree |
Humidity  | 64 % | 85 % |
Indicators | Botswana | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.75 (Births Per Woman) | 2.45 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 296.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 197.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 202.62 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 140.15 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 31.2 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 32.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Botswana | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (215 people per 100K population) | Stroke (80.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Kidney diseases ( 22 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 17.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 16.5 (people per 100K population) | 16.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 16.05 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.43 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.92 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.14 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Botswana, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 215 people per 100,000 people in Botswana, are dying of HIV/AIDS.
Similarly, around 80.5 people per 100,000 people in Laos, are dying of Stroke, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Botswana, spent [ 6.31% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Laos, spent [ 2.74% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Botswana | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 44.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 28.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 18.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 8.01% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 8.16 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 11.52 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Botswana, are 2.28 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Laos.
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