The Botswana pula (BWP) is the currency of Botswana. It is subdivided into 100 thebe. The word "pula" means "rain" in Setswana, and is symbolic of good fortune and prosperity in a desert country. The Bank of Botswana issues the currency. The pula is considered one of the stronger currencies in Africa. Botswana's stable economy, driven by diamond mining, supports the pula's value.