1. For BOTSWANA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the questions below, read the info under “Background”

2. For BOTSWANA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What did the committee suggest doing with the elephant meat?
c) What is the government still considering before the ban on hunting elephants in Botswana would be lifted?
d) How is the ban on hunting elephants on public land hurting people in rural areas?
e) Botswana has a Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act that protects its wildlife. It appears that lifting this ban would have a positive impact on the communities that are negatively impacted by the elephants, while still protecting elephants. What do you think? Explain your answer.