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BOTSWANA

Botswana has by far Africa’s largest elephant population, and is one of the few countries in Africa where elephants are expanding their geographical range. The majority of Botswana’s elephants are in the North and have historically migrated to and from neighbouring Namibia, Angola, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Botswana was a founder member of the

EPI in 2014.

PROGRESS

DECLARATION AGAINST INTERNATIONAL IVORY TRADE

DOMESTIC TRADE CLOSED

INVENTORY IN THE LAST 2 YEARS

STOCKPILE BEYOND ECONOMIC USE

NEAP IN DEVELOPMENT

PRIORITY PROJECTS FUNDED

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Country Area: 600,370 km²

Elephant Range Area: 228,073 km² (38%)

Protected Range: 16%

Estimated Elephant Population: 131,626 +/- 12,508

CITES Appendix: II

255px-Flag_of_Botswana.svg.png

Country Area: 600,370 km²

Elephant Range Area: 228,073 km² (38%)

Protected Range: 16%

Estimated Elephant Population: 131,626 +/- 12,508

CITES Appendix: II

EPI LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

The Former President of Botswana, Dr Ian Khama, serves on the EPI Foundation Leadership Council. Click to learn more on who else sits on the Council.

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