Namibia
Capital
Windhoek
Population
~2.6 million
Currency
Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Christianity
- Climate
- Arid to semiarid; hot and dry
Culture & History
Known for: desert landscapes, German colonial heritage, and wildlife conservation
Also famous for: Sossusvlei, Etosha National Park, and the Skeleton Coast
Food: Biltong (dried meat)
Brief History
German colony; South African mandate; gained independence in 1990; known for its desert landscapes and wildlife conservation