Namibia Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Namibia (ISO: NA) and the capital city, Windhoek. This page enables you to explore Namibia and its land boundaries in total: 4,220 km. You may also view the border countries of Namibia (total: 4, Angola 1,427 km, Botswana 1,544 km, South Africa 1,005 km, Zambia 244 km with its area of total: 824,292 sq km; land: 823,290 sq km, water: 1,002 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Geographical facts about Namibia including Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia |
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| Name of the country: | Namibia | Capital city: | Windhoek |
| Geographical coordinates of Namibia: | 22 00 S, 17 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Windhoek: | 22 34 S 17 05 E |
| Location of Namibia: | Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and South Africa | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Namibia: | total: 824,292 sq km; land: 823,290 sq km, water: 1,002 sq km | Area comparative of Namibia: | slightly more than half the size of Alaska |
| The elevation data of Namibia: | mean elevation: 1,141 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Konigstein 2,606 m | The climate of Namibia: | desert: hot, dry: rainfall sparse and erratic |
| Land use of Namibia: | agricultural land: 47.2%; arable land 1%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 46.2%; forest: 8.8%; other: 44% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 80 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Namibia: | first country in the world to incorporate the protection of the environment into its constitution; some 14% of the land is protected, including virtually the entire Namib Desert coastal strip | The terrain of Namibia: | mostly high plateau; Namib Desert along coast; Kalahari Desert in east |
| Land boundaries of Namibia: | total: 4,220 km | Borders countries of Namibia: | Angola 1,427 km, Botswana 1,544 km, South Africa 1,005 km, Zambia 244 km |
| Maritime claims of Namibia: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Namibia
Are you traveling to Namibia? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and South Africa.
Did you know that the legal system of Namibia is a mixed legal system of uncodified civil law based on Roman-Dutch law and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Namibia, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 44,138 km, paved: 6,387 km, unpaved: 37,751 km (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: WINDHOEK (capital) 368,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 46.7% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Namibia: 2,436,469 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.98% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Oshiwambo languages 48.9%, Nama/Damara 11.3%, Afrikaans 10.4% (common language of most of the population and about 60% of the white population), Otjiherero languages 8.6%, Kavango languages 8.5%, Caprivi languages 4.8%, English (official language) 3.4%, other African languages 2.3%, other 1.7%. Note: Namibia has 13 recognized national languages, including 10 indigenous African languages and 3 Indo-European languages (2011 estimate). These days, Namibia has to face a net migration rate of 0 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Namibia nowadays; black 87.5%, white 6%, mixed 6.5%note: about 50% of the population belong to the Ovambo tribe and 9% to the Kavangos tribe; other ethnic groups include Herero 7%, Damara 7%, Nama 5%, Caprivian 4%, Bushmen 3%, Baster 2%, Tswana 0.5%.
The right to vote in Namibia can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Namibia. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Namibia for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Namibia are: Independence Day, 21 March (1990).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Namibia, these are the most likely dangers you might face: prolonged periods of drought. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Windhoek and/or Namibia?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Namibia, the population has to face a death rate of 8.1 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Namibia
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Namibia. Here they are: Oshiwambo languages 48.9%, Nama/Damara 11.3%, Afrikaans 10.4% (common language of most of the population and about 60% of the white population), Otjiherero languages 8.6%, Kavango languages 8.5%, Caprivi languages 4.8%, English (official language) 3.4%, other African languages 2.3%, other 1.7%. Note: Namibia has 13 recognized national languages, including 10 indigenous African languages and 3 Indo-European languages (2011 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .na
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; desert: hot, dry: rainfall sparse and erratic.
Its capital city is Windhoek, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Windhoek: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins first Sunday in September; ends first Sunday in April.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Namibia; mean elevation: 1,141 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Konigstein 2,606 m. The length of its total coastline are: 1,572 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 4,220 km.
Current environmental issues in Namibia; limited natural freshwater resources; desertification; wildlife poaching; land degradation has led to few conservation areas.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: prolonged periods of drought.
For your traveling options, there are 112 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Namibia all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 44,138 km, paved: 6,387 km, unpaved: 37,751 km (2010).
Background of Namibia
Like every nation, Namibia also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; South Africa occupied the German colony of South-West Africa during World War I and administered it as a mandate until after World War II, when it annexed the territory. In 1966, the Marxist South-West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) guerrilla group launched a war of independence for the area that became Namibia, but it was not until 1988 that South Africa agreed to end its administration in accordance with a UN peace plan for the entire region. Namibia has been governed by SWAPO since the country won independence in 1990, though the party has dropped much of its Marxist ideology. Prime Minister Hage GEINGOB was elected president in November 2014 in a landslide victory, replacing Hifikepunye POHAMBA who stepped down after serving two terms. SWAPO retained its parliamentary super majority in the November 2014 elections and established a system of gender parity in parliamentary positions. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
