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NAMIBIA
Location: Southern Africa
Capital: Windhoek
Area: 825 615 km2
Population: 3 022 041
Official languages: English, Afrikaans, German
Other spoken languages: Khoekhoegowab, Oshiwambo, Otjiherero, RuKwangali, iKung and more
Ethnic groups: Ovambo, Herero, Himba, Nama, Kavango, White Namibians, and more
Currency: NAD (Namibian Dollar) (1 USD = 18.24 NAD; 1 EUR = 19.75 NAD)
Basic facts: Unitary semi-presidential republic.
Travel tips:
1. Namibia is one of the youngest countries in Africa, previously belonging to South Africa.
2. Namibia presents one of the most beautiful deserts on the Earth- Namib Desert, with some of the tallest dunes, combined with the Atlantic Coast.
3. One of the largest canyons in the world- Fish River Canyon, is located in Namibia.
4. Namibia has a unique wildlife, with the largest population of free-roaming cheetahs in the world.
5. Namibia is a home of some exotic cultures, including the Himba and San people, with their unique languages and lifestyle.
10 best destinations in Namibia:
- Windhoek: The capital and the largest city in Namibia, one of the main starting point for exploring the country.
- Etosha National Park: One of the largest national parks in the world, featuring unique wildlife and a salt plain.
- Sossusvlei: The most popular starting point for exploring the Namib Desert.
- Skeleton Coast: A part of the northern coastline of Namibia, one of the largest ship graveyards in the world.
- Fish River Canyon: One of the largest canyons in the world, considering number 2 in size.
- Brandberg Mountains: The highest mountains in Namibia, with the maximum altitude 2573 m.
- Swakopmund: The best coastal resort-city in Namibia.
- Kaokoland: The homeland of Himba people, one of the most exotic tribe in Africa.
- Caprivi: The northeast strip of Namibia, separating Angola from Botswana, the wettest place in the country.
- Walvis Bay: A coastal town, the main sea port of Namibia, starting point for desert sports.