Namibia 🇳🇦
Namibia 🇳🇦: capital Windhoek, population 2.6 million, located in Africa. Currency: Namibian Dollar (N$). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Windhoek
- Population: 2.6 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: English
- Currency: Namibian Dollar (N$)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Namibia
- Area: 825,615 km² (318,772 sq mi)
- Region: Southern Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Namibian
- Internet domain: .na
Fun Facts About Namibia
- Home to the oldest desert in the world, the Namib Desert.
- Has some of the darkest skies on Earth for stargazing.
- Was the first country in Africa to put environmental protection in its constitution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Namibia known for?
Namibia is known for several things — Home to the oldest desert in the world, the Namib Desert; Has some of the darkest skies on Earth for stargazing; Was the first country in Africa to put environmental protection in its constitution.
How big is Namibia?
Namibia covers about 825,615 square kilometers (318,772 square miles), in the Southern Africa region.
Is Namibia landlocked?
No. Namibia has a coastline and shares land borders with 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Namibia called?
People from Namibia are called Namibian.
What is the capital of Namibia?
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek.
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