Botswana ranked most prosperous nation in Africa

Neighbouring South Africa comes second with Morocco in third position. Legatum Prosperity Index for the year 2012 and 2013 titled Insight on Africa: A Special Report says 84 percent of the country's population says it can rely on others in times of need, and believes it's a good place to live for immigrants

The report says 76 percent think it's a good place to find a job. Only one person in 25 believes business and government corruption is widespread.