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South Africa once occupied the German colony of South-West Africa (now Namibia) during World War I and administered it as a mandate until after World War II, when it annexed the territory.
In 1966, the Marxist South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) guerrilla group launched a war of independence for the area that was soon named Namibia, but it was not until 1988 that South Africa agreed to end its administration in accordance with a UN peace plan for the entire region.
Namibia won its independence in 1990 and has been governed by SWAPO since. Hifikepunye Pohamba was elected president in November 2004 in a landslide victory replacing Sam Nujoma who led the country during its first 14 years of self rule. Pohamba was re-elected in the 2009 elections by an overwhelming vote.
About one-half of the population lives below the international poverty line and the economy suffers greatly from the effects of HIV/AIDS.
Namibia’s economy depends primarily on mining – it is the fourth largest exporter of non-fuel minerals in Africa and the world’s fifth largest producer of uranium.
As for tourism, Although Namibia presents a brutally hot climate, travelers journey here to tour the barren red-sand deserts, and the highest sand dunes in the world in Namib National Park.
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- Official Name Republic of Namibia
- Population 2,114,161
- Capital City Windhoek (pop. 268,132)
- Currency Namibian Dollar
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- Languages English 7% (official), Afrikaans
60%, German 32%, and numerous tribal dialects
- Religions Christian (80%), indigenous beliefs
(20%)
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- Coastline 1,572 km
- Land Area 824,290 sq km (318,260 sq miles)
- Highest Point Brandenburg (Konigstein)-
8,550 ft. (2,606 m)
- Lowest Point Atlantic Ocean - (0 ft.) (0m)
- Land Divisions 13 Regions: Caprivi, Erongo, Hardap,
Karas, Khomas, Kunene, Ohangwena, Okavango, Omaheke, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto
and Otjozondjupa.
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| Located south of the Equator, Namibia is in both the eastern and southern hemispheres. This Atlantic coast country is positioned in southern Africa, and bordered by the countries of Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa. |
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- Latitude/Longitude 22º 34' S, 17º 06' E
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Travel Recommendations Before finalizing and/or making your travel plans to any worldwide destination, we strongly recommend you authenticate and research all of the important details regarding applicable health, passport and visa requirements.
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The climate of Namibia is best described by its summer and winter conditions.
Winter days (May through September) are normally quite warm, but rather cold in the evenings and early mornings, especially June/July/August.
Summer days (October through April) are significantly hotter, with occasional heavy rains, January to April.
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A desert hut, Namibia...
Sossosvlei Dunes, Namib National Park, Namibia...
A small town in Namibia...
A desert tree, Namibia... |
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