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Botswana, previously known as Bechuanaland, achieves independence (within the Commonwealth) from Britain.
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Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2012, August 23). Botswana, previously known as Bechuanaland, achieves independence (within the Commonwealth) from Britain.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0091764
South African History Online (2012) 'Botswana, previously known as Bechuanaland, achieves independence (within the Commonwealth) from Britain.', South African History Online, 23 August. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0091764 (Accessed: 11 August 2026).
South African History Online, Botswana, previously known as Bechuanaland, achieves independence (within the Commonwealth) from Britain. [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0091764, (accessed 11 August 2026).
"Botswana, previously known as Bechuanaland, achieves independence (within the Commonwealth) from Britain.." South African History Online, 23 Aug. 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0091764. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.
South African History Online. "Botswana, previously known as Bechuanaland, achieves independence (within the Commonwealth) from Britain.." South African History Online. August 23, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0091764.
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