Orapa
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Orapa is a town located in east-central Botswana. It is the site of one of the largest diamond mines in the world, and is considered to be the diamond capital of the country.
[edit] Population
The town has four schools, one of which, Livingstone House School, teaches in English, serving a community containing a high proportion of expatriates. The population in 1996 was approximately 10,000 but has increased much in the last 10 years, due to the mining output having increased in line with development targets.
[edit] Restrictions and Access
The town is served by an airport which operates DeBeers-owned company aircraft to Gaberone, Johannesburg and other significant locations. A gliding club is located at the airport. An animal conservation region (game park) is located within the boundaries of the town.
Although the town is surrounded by fences to protect the diamond industry, it is not considered by most residents to be confined or restricted; rather being tought of as a safe and prosperous environment in which to live.
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