Namibia country

 

Namibia Capital: Windhoek

Namibia Dialing code: +264

Namibia Airport code: WDH

Namibia Continent: Africa

Namibia Area: 318,772 sq mi  (824,292 km2)

Namibia Currency:  Namibian Dollar

Namibia Official Language:  English

Namibia Population: 3.5 million (Approx.)

Namibia National Day: 21March

Namibia National Animal: Oryx

Namibia National Bird:  African Fish Eagle

Namibia National Fruit: Nara melon

Namibia National Flower:  Maroon Bell Bean

Namibia National Tree: Welwitschia

Namibia National Sport: Rugby

Namibia Time zone: UTC +2 ( GMT +2)

Namibia Driving side: left side of the road

Namibia Flag:

Blue- Represents Sky and Ocean.

Red - presents Freedom.

Green - represents agricultural.

White- represents peace.

Golden Sun- represents energy.

Culture of Namibia:

Namibia has variety of languages, ethnic groups, and traditions. Namibia's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religion in Namibia is Christianity.

Namibia is full of nature, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Namibia:

• Sossusvlei:
• Damaraland
• Kaokoland
• Swakopmund

Traditional Festivals in Namibia:

• OvaHerero Day
• Heroes' Day
• Windhoek Karneval
• Nama Festival

Namibia Must-try Foods:

• Potjiekos
• Mahangu soup
• Bullfrog
• Oysters

Weather in Namibia:

The Namibia country has two seasons. Wet Season December-March. Dry seasons May-September.

Economics of Namibia:

Namibia is more dependent on Agriculture. Its GDP is $12 billion (approximately), ranking it 130 in the world. This country has 66% debt. The natural resource sector is Namibia's main source of income.

Namibia imports Vehicles, petroleum, food, Pharmaceutical, and Cereals. Its exports are gold, chemicals, Coal Briquettes, Aluminum, Aircraft and Vehicles.

Namibia's export and import partners are France, India, UK, China, Germany, and Korea.

Sports in Namibia:

Rugby is the most popular national sport in Namibia. Other popular sports in Namibia are football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletics, and Boxing.

Transport in Namibia:

How many airports are in Namibia?

There are 29 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Hosea Kutako International Airport is the biggest airport in Namibia.

Namibia's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and Maritime transport which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Namibia?

50 countries do not require visas. The government grants 34 e-visas and 27 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 117 countries.

The passport ranks 65 in the world.

Defense in Namibia:

Namibia is the safest country in the world. The Namibian Army Namibian Navy Namibian Air Force is the military, with limited powers of 16,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.37 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 80.

Namibia Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

•  Namibia Is Home to the World’s Oldest Desert.
• Namibia Has 30 Languages That Are Spoken In the Country
• Namibia Has Some of the Highest Dunes in the World
• Namibia has Documented One of the World’s Most Extensive Meteorite Showers
• Namibia has one of the Largest Concentrations of Rock Art in Africa