Setswana is a Bantu language primarily spoken in Botswana, where it is the national language, and in parts of South Africa and Namibia. It is one of the official languages of Botswana and is used in education, media, and government. The language has a rich oral tradition and is known for its proverbs and storytelling. Setswana is part of the larger Sotho-Tswana language group, which includes other languages like Sesotho and Sepedi. It has a unique grammatical structure and is characterized by noun classes that affect verb conjugation and agreement.