The 1867 discovery of gold in Botswana excited interest from several European powers. In 1885, the British created the Bechuanaland Protectorate there as a defense against the Boers. Although this spawned no nationalist movement, Britain granted it internal self-government in 1965 and full independence as Botswana the next year. Seretse Khama became its first president. Botswana's economy has developed rapidly since independence. Why is a member of the main tribe of Botswana called a Motswana? Discuss (http://forum.thefreedictionary.com/postst29716_Botswana-Gains-Independence-from-Britain--1966-.aspx)
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Thats quite an history....the Europeans were only there for their gold in the first place.