Namibia - Country Details

Basic Information

Capital

Windhoek

Region

Africa / Southern Africa

Population

2,604,028

Area

824,292 km²

Currencies

Namibian dollar ($), South African rand (R)

Languages

Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Ndonga

About country

Namibia is a country situated on the southwestern coast of Southern Africa, known for its dramatic landscapes. Its history is marked by indigenous populations like the Khoi, San, Damara, and Nama, followed by Bantu migrations and German colonization in the late 19th century. The Herero and Nama genocide, perpetrated by German forces between 1904 and 1908, remains a significant historical tragedy. Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990, becoming one of the last African countries to do so. The economy is heavily reliant on mining, tourism, and agriculture, with diamonds and uranium being key exports.