Maps of Namibia

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The Republic of Namibia is located in Southern Africa. The country encompasses a total area of 318,696 sq miles. Namibia is inhabited by 2,108,665 people (2009 estimate). The per capita nominal GDP of the country is $4,543. The official language of the country is English. People also communicate in other languages such as Rukwangali, Herero, Setswana, Silozi, Afrikaans, Damara/Nama, Oshiwambo, and German. Most of the Namibian people belong to the Christian community. Other faiths followed in the country are Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and the Baha'i Faith.

Since prehistoric periods, the arid territories of Namibia were peopled by Damara, Bushmen, and Namaqua. Since around 14th century AD, the country was occupied by the wandering Bantu tribes who arrived with the Bantu extension. In 1884, the country turned into a German Colonial Province and served as a German settlement till the close of the First World War. The League of Nations assigned the nation to South Africa in 1920, which enforced its regulations and, since 1948, its apartheid rule. Namibia achieved complete freedom from South Africa in 1990, barring the Penguin Islands and Walvis Bay, which stayed under South African dominance till 1994.

Shepherding, agriculture, the mining industry, and tourism create the mainstay of the economy of Namibia. Mining includes excavation for uranium, gem diamonds, silver, gold, and base metals.

The economy is closely associated with South African economy because of their common history. The economy of Namibia has a state-of-the-art market sector, which generates the greater part of the assets of the country, and a conventional support sector. Major industries include transportation, agriculture, electricity, mining, and tourism. Namibia exports copper, diamonds, zinc, gold, uranium, lead, livestock, karakul skins, and processed fish. The country imports petroleum products and fuel, machinery and equipments, foods, and chemicals.

Maps of Namibia:- Namibia covers a total area of 318,696 sq miles. It is the 142nd most populated nation. Know more about this South African nation by reading clear and informative maps of the country.

Administrative Regions:- Namibia is divided into 13 territories and subcategorized into 107 constituencies.

Hotels:- Windhoek Resort, Kalahari Sands Hotel Windhoek, and Hotel Heinitzburg are some of the finest venues to stop over in Namibia.

Cities:- Windhoek, Keetmanshoop, Luderitz, Ondangwa, and Outjo are some of the major cities in Namibia. Windhoek is the capital of the country.

Travel:- The national parks, deserts, and sandy beaches are the main tourist attractions in the country.

Business and Economy:- The biggest economic sectors in Namibia are mining (10.4% of the GDP in 2009), manufacturing (13.5%), agriculture (5.0%), and tourism.

Education:- Education in Namibia is mandatory for a period of 10 years between the ages of 6 and 16.

Events and Festivals: Easter Weekend, Africa Day, Heroes' Day, and Family Day are the festivals that are observed in Namibia with pomp and glory.

History and culture:- The rich heritage and culture of Namibia makes a significant contribution to the individuality of the nation.