Rehoboth, former bantustan in South-West Africa (now Namibia)
Rehoboth is a town in the Hardap Region of Namibia, located south of the capital Windhoek. The settlement spreads along the main B1 highway and serves as a center for the surrounding farmland, with wide streets and low colonial-era buildings.
The town was founded in the 19th century by the Baster community, who migrated north from the Cape Colony and established an autonomous settlement here. During South African administration, the area was granted a special status and remained a self-governing territory until Namibian independence in 1990.
The town sits about 56 miles (90 kilometers) south of Windhoek on the main highway and offers fuel stations and basic services for travelers. A brief stop is usually enough to drive through the main street and get a sense of the settlement.
The town used its own flag and administrative structures until independence, separate from the rest of the South West African territory. This special position shaped local identity across generations and remains noticeable today in conversations with older residents.
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