Namibia, Country in Southern Africa between Angola, Botswana, South Africa and the Atlantic Ocean
Namibia is a republic in southern Africa between Angola, Botswana, South Africa and the Atlantic Ocean, encompassing deserts, savannas and wetlands. The country stretches across 824,000 square kilometers between the Atlantic coast and the Kalahari Basin, with the central highlands reaching elevations up to 2,600 meters.
San peoples lived in the region for thousands of years before Bantu-speaking groups migrated from the 14th century onward. German colonial rule began in 1884 and ended after the Herero and Nama genocide between 1904 and 1908, when South Africa took control and enforced apartheid laws until armed resistance by SWAPO led to independence in March 1990.
The population includes multiple ethnic groups such as Ovambo, Herero, Damara, Nama and settlers of German descent, each maintaining their own languages and traditions. Traditional music, handicrafts and clan-based social structures shape everyday life in many communities alongside modern urban centers.
The capital Windhoek has an international airport with connections to several African and European cities. Most nationalities do not need a visa, though entry rules should be checked before arrival. Self-drivers require an international license and should note that traffic moves on the left.
The Welwitschia mirabilis, a desert plant with only two leaves that grow throughout its lifetime, can live over 2,000 years and exists solely in the Namib Desert. Sossusvlei holds some of the tallest sand dunes on Earth, with Dune 7 reaching approximately 380 meters in height.
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Namibia offers travelers a diverse landscape of natural wonders and historical landmarks that span vast desert plains, dramatic canyons, and protected wildlife reserves. The country's attractions range from Etosha National Park, where large herds gather at waterholes across more than 8,500 square...
Hoba meteorite
410.2 km
Etosha National Park
507.3 km
Deadvlei
267.5 km
Fish River Canyon
499.9 km
Gibeon
215.2 km
Fairy circle
237.8 kmDrachenhauchloch
421.9 km
Namib-Naukluft National Park
250 km
Rock engravings of Otjitoroa-West
289.9 km
Brandberg
365.9 km
Twyfelfontein
423.2 km
Cape Cross
383 km
Epupa Falls
814.1 km
Apollo 11 Cave
503.3 km
Otjikoto Lake
450.2 km
Quiver Tree Forest
373 km
Sperrgebiet
476.2 km
Acre de los Héroes
68.3 km
Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area
830 km
The White Lady
362 km
Bird Island
288.2 km
Waterberg Plateau
330.1 km
Skeleton Coast National Park
656.2 km
Bwabwata National Park
800.7 km
Okonjima Nature Reserve
273.5 km
High Energy Stereoscopic System
84.3 km
Reiterdenkmal, Windhoek
77.8 km
Christ Church, Windhoek
78 km
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