Botswana is Back in Miss Universe!

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Tirelo Ramasedi, a prominent figure in Botswana's modelling scene finally got her piece of the cake when she was declared the winner of the 2010 Miss Universe Botswana (MUB) pageant.

Answering an interesting question thrown to the top three girls by the judges, Ramasedi explained that because of diamonds revenue Batswana have been provided with free health and educational services. She said that 33 percent of Botswana's gross domestic product (GDP) is generated solely from diamonds, which proves that diamonds play a bigger role in the country's economy. "I am a proud Motswana because of the diamond," she said.

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Ramasedi was answering the question, "What role have diamonds played in terms of the economic development of Botswana since independence?"

One of the judges, Kago Mmopi said Ramasedi deserved to win the pageant even though she is not as tall or slim as the other contestants."Ramasedi's intellect was convincing especially when we questioned her one on one," he said.

Mmopi said that he was confident Ramasedi would make Botswana proud at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant to be held in the United States of America (US) on August 23.