Molepolole

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Location of Molepolole in Botswana

Molepolole is the town of the Bakwena tribe (one of the principal tribes of Botswana).

It is one of the largest traditional villages in Africa with a population of over 70,000 people. It lies 50 kilometres west of the capital Gaborone, and acts as gateway for exploring the Kalahari desert.

It has a large traditional court (or kgotla) and the Scottish Livingstone Hospital - one of the nation's largest.

Coordinates: 24°25′S, 25°32′E