Botswana 1-PULA (KM8)¶
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Reverse ZEBRA
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Obverse Coat of Arms
- Composition
- Copper-Nickel
- Country
- Botswana
- Approx. Size
- 30mm
- Area
- Africa
- Animal Class
- Mammals
- Species
- Zebra
- KM#
- 8
The Zebra is Botswana's national animal. Its stripes inspired the national flag, where the stripes represent the racial harmony of the people. There are three species of zebra, and several sub-species, all of which are members of the horse family. 'Pula' is the denomination, and it also appears on the coat of arms. It means 'let there be rain.'
Botswana¶
- Area
- Africa
The area of Botswana was orginally occupied by the Bushmen, who unfortunately are dying off. Migrations from the north and east in the early 17th century have resulted in most of the present day population. The area was united in the early 19th century to deal with incursion threats from neighbouring areas. By the late 19th century, the area -- known as Bechuanaland -- enlisted the aid of Britain who made it a British protectorate. The northern part of Bechuanaland remained under Britain's wing until it became the independent Republic of Botswana in 1966. Botswana is known as 'the Gem of Africa.'
