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images by Martin Grieve, 16 Dec 2010
The Presidential banner of Botswana consists of a pale blue field in the
unusual proportions of 15 : 23. In the centre is a white disc with a thick
black fimbriation containing the State Arms. The zebras reflect a
determination to build a society of equal opportunity for persons of all races.
The bull�s head is an emblem of the livestock industry. Cogwheels suggest the
desire for industrialization; the stock of sorghum recalls that the national
economy is still primarily agricultural. The word �Pula� is the
Tswana word for �rain�. Botswana's first President, Dr Seretse Khama
explained that �Rain is our lifeblood and �pula� means more than just
�rain�. It expresses a hope and a belief that we will win through in the end and
good fortune will be our partner in the years ahead�. (Source:
�Flags and Arms across the World�, by Whitney Smith (1980) [smi80].
Martin Grieve, 16 Dec 2010