GENERAL INFORMATION
The independent Republic of Namibia, which gained independence
from South Africa in 1990, is situated on the south west coast of
Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west; South Africa to
the south and south east; Botswana to the east and Angola to the
north. The Caprivi Strip extends Namibia to the Zambezi River,
forming a border with Zambia.
Area: 824 268 km2
Population: 22 million
Capital: Windhoek
Currency: Namibian Dollar
GDP: USD 14.64 billion (2010)
Internet domain: .na
Languages: English (official language),
Afrikaans, German, Khoekhoe (Nama), Herero, Ovambo.
Working week: Monday – Friday
Exports: Diamonds; copper; gold; zinc; lead;
uranium; cattle; processed fish; karakul skins
