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Botswana's weather in general. Botswana is landlocked and has a subtropical desert climate characterized by great differences in day and night temperatures, and low humidity overall. It receives virtually no rainfall for six months of the year, with the wettest months being December to March, when heavy downpours are experienced.
Botswana's mineral resources include silver, diamonds, gemstones, iron ore, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash and coal. Botswana has natural hazards which include the periodic drought. In addition, seasonal August winds blow from the west, carrying sand and dust across the country, obscuring visibility. The environmental issues for Botswana, in southern Africa, include limited fresh water resources, overgrazing, and desertification. Copyright information: The images on this page were composed by Angela King and Brad Cole and are copyright by Geology.com 2008.