Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa, bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. The country covers 581,730 km² with 70% covered by Kalahari desert. Named "Bechuanaland" during British colonial period, gained independence in 1966
France is third-largest European country with 551,695 square kilometers. Borders Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Spain, and UK. Population of 65.4 million people in 2021. French is official language, Roman Catholicism is dominant religion
Malta is located in Southern Europe, south of Sicily. Capital city is Valletta, 6 hours ahead of Washington D.C. Total territory is 316 sq km, with 196.8 km coastline. Highest point is Ta'Dmejrek at 253 m elevation
UN Statistics Division maintains central repository of country statistical systems profiles. Profiles include system history, legal basis, and statistical programme details. Database is updated by National Statistical Offices worldwide. Users can edit and update their profiles through designated NSO staff. Database accessible through specific NSO websites for each region
Moldova's population is 3,020,614 as of July 2024. Fertility rate is 1.55 children per woman, below replacement rate. Flat population growth rate of 0.0%. 600,000-1 million citizens work abroad (25% of population)