Flags - Botswana here we come

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While crossing the border tomorrow we shall be visiting two of our neighbouring countries in Africa - Both have great claim to fame and both have their own currencies. First a pop over to Botswana: "The name Botswana means "Land of the Tswana," referring to the Tswana people" some interesting facts about Botswana and its Royals: " Britain's King Edward VIII wasn't the only 20th century royal to give up his throne for love. In 1948, Seretse Khama, chief of the Ngwato or Bamangwato people, created a tremendous controversy by marrying a British woman, Ruth Williams. Despite pressure from his own people and the governments of Great Britain and South Africa, Khama refused to divorce his wife." "The British government exiled the couple to England in 1950. Only after Khama agreed to renounce his chiefdom in 1956 were they allowed to return to Bechuanaland, where Seretse Khama founded the Democratic Party. In 1966, the country gained its independence from Great Britain and became the Republic of Botswana, with Seretse Khama as its first president. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II that year." and then the saga thickens: "After Sir Seretse died in 1980, his widow, affectionately known as Lady K, continued to live in Botswana, working on behalf of the Red Cross, children, AIDS education, and women's rights. Lady Khama died of lung cancer in 2002. She was survived by four children, including Ian Khama, who was then Botswana's vice president." In 2008 he became president. . . and is still President today. Their currency is Pula and is stronger than the South African rand So it seems that Africa has its share of beautiful History and of fairy tale marriages that make their mark in the world as well. I am not sure if you know the colours of many African Flags, but here is a taste of the beautiful Blue and black flag of Botswana. Almost with keeping the theme of A Greek Friday it seems - Kalimera Katerina My next blog will be some interesting facts about Namibia. Stay tuned