Conventional long form: Republic of Botswana
Conventional short form: Botswana
Former: Bechuanaland
Chief of state: President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since NA April 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; vice president KHAMA is on a one-year leave of absence, effective 1 January 2000, but retains the title of vice president
Head of government: President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since NA April 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; vice president KHAMA is on a one-year leave of absence, effective 1 January 2000, but retains the title of vice president
Cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
Elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 16 October 1999 (next to be held NA October 2004); vice president appointed by the president
Election results: Festus MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 61.3%
Elections: National Assembly - elections last held 16 October 1999 (next to be held NA October 2004)
Election results: percent of vote by party - BDP 61.3%, other 38.7%; seats by party - BDP 33, other 7
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