Rakops
Encyclopedia
Rakops, also known as Tsienyane, is a village in Central District
of Botswana
. It is located south-west of Makgadikgadi Pan
, and is served by local Rakops Airport. The population was 4,555 in 2001 census.
Central District (Botswana)
Central is the largest of Botswana's districts in terms of area and population. It encompasses the traditional homeland of the Bamangwato people. Some of the most politically connected Batswana have come from the Central District, including former President Sir Seretse Khama, former President...
of Botswana
Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana , is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The citizens are referred to as "Batswana" . Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1966...
. It is located south-west of Makgadikgadi Pan
Makgadikgadi Pan
The Makgadikgadi Pan is a large salt pan in the middle of the dry savanna of northeastern Botswana. It is one of the largest salt flats in the world...
, and is served by local Rakops Airport. The population was 4,555 in 2001 census.