Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana with an estimated population of 250 thousand people based on the 2011 census. Gaborone is situated at 24°39′29″S 25°54′44″E between Kgale and Oodi Hills, on the Notwane River in the southeastern corner of Botswana, and 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) from the South African border. The city lies at an elevation of 1,010 meters (3,310 ft.) above sea level. Gaborone International Music and Culture Week or GIMC is a multi discipline event that celebrates Gaborone City and its residents. GIMC is held annually every first week of september. GIMC showcases cultural celebrations, comedy, poetry, music festival, fashion, Jazz, Golf day to name a few. Performers are selected from across the region, internationally as well as top local artists. Some of the proceeds from the event are donated to deserving NGO’s especially ones that seek to uplift less fortunate members of the community.