This text deals with the issue of the political systém of Botswana in the wider historical context. The paper seeks to describe the main features of Botswanan democracy and attempts to provide an analysis of the political reality in Botswana. The text is divided into three basic parts. The first section provides a discussion on the historical circumstances, identifying the main features of Bechuanaland during the period of colonial rule and focusing on the particular local conditions. The second section focuses on the contemporary political reality, influenced as i tis by the presence of rich natural resources. The final section deals with the limitations of the political systém and its future prospects., Linda Piknerová., and Obsahuje seznam literatury