| Surface : 824,268 sq km (318,250
sq miles) |
| Population : 1.575.000 inhabitants |
| Electricity: 220/240 volts AC, with outlets of the round 3-pin type that
you find in South Africa. Most hotels have adapters for the European 2-pin type plugs |
| Climate: Everywhere in Namibia enjoys a minimum
of 300 days of sunshine a year, but temperatures and rainfall vary considerably both
seasonally and geographically. The cold Benguela current keeps the coast of the Desert
cool and free from rain. In the interior most the rain fall from November to April. At
high altitudes the nights, and during the winter night it can get a bit cold but the
country is pleasant to visit all year round. Most people find it is best to avoid the
Namib-Naukluft and Etosha national parks in the extreme heat between December and March.
Mainly desert, hot, dry, rainfall very low and erratic. Prone to long periods of drought. |
| Entry Requirements : A valid passport is required
to enter Namibia. Visas are needed except for nationals from Angola, Austria, Belgium,
Botswana, Canada, Germany, Luxembourg, France, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Liechtenstein,
Mozambiwue, the Netherlands, the Nordic Countries, Russia, Singapore, Malasia, Australia,
New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, South-Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States of
America, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Visas are obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs,
Private Bag 13200, Windhoek, at Namibian Embasssies and at Namibia Tourist Offices in
Johannesburg and Cape Town. |
| Capital : Windhoek - Population:
190,000 (1997 estimate) |
| System : Parliamentary Republic ....Namibia
is ruled by a Multiparty Parliament and has a democratic Constitution which is highly
regarded by the international community. The Government's policy of national
reconciliation and unity embraces the concepts of tolerance, respect for differing
political views, and racial and ethnic harmony. The Constitution provides for the division
of power between the executive, the legislature and the judiciary. |
| Languages: English is the official language. Afrikaans,
German, Herero and Owambo, amongst a variety of tongues, are also spoken. |
| Religions : 80%-90% Christian |
| Money : The unit of currency is the Namibia Dollar (N$)
which has the same value as the S.A Rand and is divided into 100 cents. |
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