Country guide - Namibia  

 
 

Introduction: Namibia is in South West Africa. It is bound by Angola to the north, Zambia to the north east, Botswana to the east, South Africa to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Official Name: Republic of Namibia
Area: 823,146 Sq Km (317,818 Sq Miles)
Population: 1,927,000
Continent: Africa
Density per square mile: 6
Capital City: Windhoek
Religions: Mostly Christians of the Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Anglican and Dutch Reformed Churches which combined account for 90% of the population. The remainder follow local native tribal beliefs

Language: English is the official language plus Afrikaans, German and several indigenous languages.
Government: Republic

Currency: Namibian dollar
GDP: $12.6 billion
GDP Per Head: $6,900

Natural Resources: Copper, diamonds, uranium, gold, lead, tin, lithium, cadmium, zinc, salt, vanadium, natural gas, hydropower & fish.
Land Use: Arable Land 1%
Agriculture: Millet, sorghum, peanuts, livestock & fish.
Industry: Fishing, Food Processing, Mining, Ore Smelting, Stock Refining, Textiles

Tourism: Namibia has at least 300 days of sunshine a day. It is blessed with many natural resources which is helping the country build a solid infrastructure. It is a beautiful country with the Etosha National Park & Game Reserve which is one of the finest in Africa. There are deserts, seascapes, bushwalking and Namibia’s flat terrain and vast open spaces provide good opportunities for hiking and cycling.

Natural Hazards: Prolonged periods of drought
Health Risks: Bilharzia (in the east), malaria (in the north-east)

Climate: Namibia has a temperate and subtropical climate characterised by hot and dry conditions with little rainfall along the coast. Average annual rainfall in Windhoek is 14 inches and average temperature ranges are from 6 to 20 degrees Celsius in July to 17 to 29 degrees Celsius in January.

Time: GMT/UTC + 2 hours
National Days: March 21 Independence Day, May 1 Workers’ Day, May 4 Cassinga Day, May 25 Africa Day (Anniversary of the OAU’s Foundation), May 29 Ascension, August 26 Heroes’ Day, December 10 International Human Rights Day.

Visas: British citizens as with most other foreign nationals can enter Namibia for a holiday or private visit of up to 90 days without a Visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon entry to Namibia.

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