Namibia

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Namibia is a country in southern Africa, located between Angola, Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and the Atlantic Ocean. The capital is Windhoek. The arid landscape was originally settled by the San and Damara peoples. Namibia was a German colony and later under South African mandate administration before gaining independence in 1990. The country is known for its wildlife, national parks and desert landscapes. Tourist attractions include Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Kaokoveld, Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast.

Attractions and sights

Country data Namibia

Namibia at a glance

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Population2.534.000
LanguageEnglish
Area825418 km2
ContinentAfrica
CurrencyNamibia Dollar (NAD)
Neighboring countriesSouth Africa, Botswana, Zambia und Angola

Map Namibia

Country borders and location of the capital

Cities in Namibia