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| Namibia Overview |
| Area: 824,269 km2. Population: 1,727,183 people (1999) Capital of Namibia: Windhoek Official Language: English Other Languages: Oshiwambo, Afrikaans, Nama, Damara, Otjiherero, German, Rukwangali, Setswana, and others. Major Ethnic Groups: Owambo, Kwangali, Damara, Herero, Nama, San, Afrikaner, German, and others. |
| Geography |
| Some 130 million years ago a super continent known as Gondwana tore asunder and left the southern continents we know today as relics. Namibia once locked in the very heart of Gondwana, now lay on the western littoral of Africa. geography of Namibia |
| Population |
| About 1.8 million people share the vast spaces of Namibia, the country has one of the lowest population densities in the world with 1.5 people per square kilometre. It is thought that only about a quarter of the population live in urban areas, although this figure is certainly increasing as growing numbers of unemployed people leave their villages and farms.people of Namibia |
| History |
| Before Europeans ever set foot in Namibia, the territory was buzzing with activity. Unfortunately only little is known about these times, due to the fact that the Europeans were the first ones who ever sat down and wrote about what was happening. Traces of the events of this time can however still be found in the rich oral traditions that circulate in local communities. When the first Europeans settled in Namibia in the early decades of the1800's, they found societies with complex social and cultural traditions. (...more history of Namibia)
A report on the concentration camp on Shark Island |
| Weather |
| Namibia is a weather forecasters dream job, predict sunny and hot and for the majority of the year you will be spot on. For a more detailed idea of what to expect from Namibian weather follow the link |
| Constitution of Namibia |
| The constitution of the Republic of Namibia is a document to be proud of |
| Great Namibians |
| There are many Namibians who can be considered great - we have tried to include a cross section of these from political to sporting heroes. Apologies to anyone who considers themselves great and has not made the cut - to be considered for inclusion you can send us an email at i_am_great_and_you_should_know_it@ego.huge
Anton Lubowski - a Namibian freedom fighter |
| Flora and Fauna |
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Mammals of Namibia Feral Horses of the Namib Desert Birds Plants |
For a description of specific places and national parks visit our things to see in Namibia section. If you want details on accommodation in Namibia visit our Lodges & accommodation in Namibia section.