In this fascinating episode of Global Communicator, we dive into the vibrant and unique country of Botswana with our special guest,Wame, who currently works for the UN in Vienna. Discover the incredible journey of Botswana, once one of the poorest nations in the world, now transformed into a prosperous land with minimal corruption and a rich cultural heritage.Learn why Botswana's currency, Pula, means rain and why the people cherish every drop. Hear about the extraordinary offer of 20.000 elephants to Germany and understand why Botswana, despite being landlocked, is a must-visit destination.We'll explore the small but diverse population of 2.4 million Batswana, their close ties with South Africa, and how the discovery of diamonds just a year after independence changed the nation forever—thankfully with the wealth reinvested into the country. We'll also touch on Botswana's impressive education system and the fact that English is widely spoken.Join us as we discuss tourism highlights, including the Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta, and Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Discover why Botswana is considered one of the most unequal countries in the world and why Europeans might be seen as colder compared to the warm-hearted locals.Don’t miss our secret spot revelation between minutes 25-30, and get insider tips on the must-try local dishes, including Seswaa and Mopane worms.Watch the full episode to uncover why Botswana is one of the safest countries in Africa and why you'll want to be a guest on our podcast.Huge thanks to EUROPE DIRECT Tirol for supporting this podcast!Europe Direct Tirol https://europainfo.at/edis/informationszentrum-tirol/Subscribe, like, and share this podcast to be part of our journey as we explore the Global like never before, with the eyes of the locals. #Botswana, #Africa, #Travel, #Culture, #Diamonds, #Pula, #Tourism, #AdventureCulture, #Safari, #KalahariDesert, #OkavangoDelta, #KhamaRhinoSanctuary, #Batswana, #UN, #Education, #CorruptionFree, #Rain, #MopaneWorms, #Seswaa, #SecretSpots, #GlobalCommunicator, #Podcast, #TravelPodcast, #ExploreTheWorld, #DiscoverAfrica, #TravelTips, #History, #Wildlife, #Nature, #Beautiful, #Love, #Art, #Motivation, #Delicious, #Yum, #EuropeDirect, #Innsbruck, #Tirol