Walvis Bay, Coastal port city in Namibia
The natural deepwater harbor of Walvis Bay stretches along the Atlantic Ocean, protected by the Pelican Point sand spit on the western coast of Namibia.
Europeans discovered Walvis Bay in 1485, with Dutch sailors establishing it as a strategic stopover point between Cape Town and the Netherlands by the late 18th century.
The municipal council represents the multicultural residents through local governance, while educational institutions include the Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute.
The port connects to Windhoek via the TransNamib Railway and B2 road, serving as a major logistics hub for southern African cargo transportation.
The waters near Walvis Bay contain high concentrations of plankton, drawing numerous southern right whales to the protected bay throughout the year.
Location: Erongo Region
Inception: 1840
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Website: https://walvisbaycc.org.na
GPS coordinates: -22.95576,14.50711
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
Namibia's main natural and historical sites include Etosha National Park, the red dunes of Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, shipwrecks of Skeleton Coast, Twyfelfontein engravings, and the colonial town of Swakopmund. The Namib Desert, nature reserves, and national parks host wildlife and flora adapted to arid conditions. Cultural sites include the abandoned diamond mining town of Kolmanskop and traditional Himba territories.
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