Translate page with Google Home Stories Botswana: Outpours in the Thirstlands Story October 23, 2013 Botswana: Outpours in the Thirstlands Country: Botswana Author: Linda Qiu 2013 Reporting Fellow Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Email this page Print this page English Project Botswana's Paradox: Diamonds and Water Despite Botswana's mineral wealth and rapid development, thirst is widespread across its sandy lands... Linda Qiu 2013 Reporting Fellow READ MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT SECTIONS Article Image by Linda Qiu. Botswana, 2013. Botswana's semi-arid environment is naturally dry. But trends in climate, industry, and human demand threaten the delicate balance in the country of the Kalahari, also called "The Great Thirstland." RELATED CONTENT Botswana: The San and Sands of the Kalahari Linda Qiu 2013 Reporting Fellow July 17, 2013 Botswana: Vestiges of Water Linda Qiu 2013 Reporting Fellow July 24, 2013