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Namibia is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. Although it does not border with Zimbabwe, less than 200 metres of riverbed (essentially the Zambia/Botswana border) separates them at their closest points. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March 1990, following the Namibian War of Independence. Its capital and largest city is Windhoek. Namibia is a member state of the United Nations (UN), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU), and the Commonwealth of Nations.
The dry lands of Namibia were inhabited since early times by San, Damara, and Namaqua, and since about the 14th century AD by immigrating Bantu who came with the Bantu expansion. Most of the territory became a German Imperial protectorate in 1884 and remained a German colony until the end of World War I. In 1920, the League of Nations mandated the country to South Africa, which imposed its laws and, from 1948, its apartheid policy. The port of Walvis Bay and the offshore Penguin Islands had been annexed by the Cape Colony under the British crown by 1878 and had become an integral part of the new Union of South Africa at its creation in 1910.
Uprisings and demands by African leaders led the UN to assume direct responsibility over the territory. It recognised the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) as the official representative of the Namibian people in 1973. Namibia, however, remained under South African administration during this time as South-West Africa. Following internal violence, South Africa installed an interim administration in Namibia in 1985. Namibia obtained full independence from South Africa in 1990, with the exception of Walvis Bay and the Penguin Islands, which remained under South African control until 1994.
Namibia has a population of 2.1 million people and a stable multi-party parliamentary democracy. Agriculture, herding, tourism and the mining industry -- including mining for gem diamonds, uranium, gold, silver, and base metals -- form the backbone of Namibia's economy. Given the presence of the arid Namib Desert, it is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. Namibia enjoys high political, economic and social stability.
History of Namibia
The name of the country is derived from the Namib Desert, considered to be the oldest desert in the world.[5] Before its independence in 1990, the area was known first as German South-West Africa (Deutsch-Südwestafrika), then as South-West Africa, reflecting the colonial occupation by the Germans and the South Africans (technically on behalf of the British crown reflecting South Africa's dominion status within the British Empire).
Pre-colonial period
The dry lands of Namibia were inhabited since early times by San, Damara, Nama, and since about the 14th century AD, by immigrating Bantu who came with the Bantu expansion from central Africa. From the late 18th century onwards, Orlam clans from the Cape Colony crossed the Orange River and moved into the area that today is southern Namibia.[6] Their encounters with the nomadic Nama tribes were largely peaceful. The missionaries accompanying the Orlams were well received by them,[7] the right to use waterholes and grazing was granted against an annual payment.[8] On their way further northwards, however, the Orlams encountered clans of the Herero tribe at Windhoek, Gobabis, and Okahandja which were less accommodating. The Nama-Herero War broke out in 1880, with hostilities ebbing only when Imperial Germany deployed troops to the contested places and cemented the status quo between Nama, Orlams, and Herero.
The first Europeans to disembark and explore the region were the Portuguese navigators Diogo Cão in 1485 and Bartolomeu Dias in 1486; still the region was not claimed by the Portuguese crown. However, like most of Sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia was not extensively explored by Europeans until the 19th century, when traders and settlers arrived, principally from Germany and Sweden. In the late 19th century Dorsland trekkers crossed the area on their way from the Transvaal to Angola. Some of them settled in Namibia instead of continuing their journey, even more returned to South-West African territory after the Portuguese tried to convert them to Catholicism and forbade their language at schools.
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This is Namibia
The Land of Open Spaces, as Namibia is affectionately known, with its undiscovered landscapes and unspoiled nature, makes for a perfect and widely diverse travel destination. The well-developed road infrastructure, abundance of scheduled tours and charter companies, and the friendly welcoming people will ensure that your visit to Namibia is an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re in search of the perfect romantic breakaway, ultimate adventure or are just wishing to lose yourself in the wildlife, cultural diversity and mesmerising scenery reflecting Namibia’s untouched beauty, the following information and tips will leave you well equipped to explore even the remotest parts of the country. You can learn everything about Namibia or get inspired for your own Namibian adventure at travelnewsnamibia.com
NAMIBIA II
NAMIBIA II
(Part 2)
This is a slightly different style for me, so I hope you like. I decided I wanted to voice over my recent trip to Namibia (because who reads this stuff anyway ha). If you are planning your own trip to Nam and want some more info, here it is;
We drove the Cape Namib Route to Namibia (N7), which is 1478 km (14/15 hours) that’s roughly 4x petrol refills, depending o your car, so you can calculate the cost based on that.
We drove through Keetmanshoop, Mariental and eventually arrived in Windhoek. We actually stayed 70km east of Windhoek in a place Waldburg. There is a shorter route rather than driving in and out of Windhoek, but you need a 4x4 to make the roads. There are tons of farms and camping places outside of Windhoek, I highly recommend renting a lodge or camping site, it’s an incredible area that looks like that opening scene from the Lion King. There are a ton of animals; Kudu, Haartebess, Oryx, Cheetahs, Leopards, Baboons and Cows, you just have to find them! There are less BIG animals in this region; if you want the elephants & lions you have to drive north. Namibia gets its name from the coastal Namib Desert running along the entire west side of the country. The name Namib is of Nama origin and means vast place (the name certainly suits the country. Fun fact, Namibia is the second least densely populated country in the world.
From Windhoek we drove to Swakopmund, 352 km west (a 3.5 hour drive). We drove through 3 small towns called Okahandja, Karibib and Usakos. Swakop is a coastal town situated between desert and ocean, it’s really a beautiful place! There’s a ton to see; like the Salt Pans! The Salt Pans have been running for 81 years, they provide 90% of South Africa’s Salt. Another great place to visit is the Namib Desert (specifically the famous Dunes where they filmed ‘Mad Max’). It may not be the biggest, but it is the oldest Desert in the world, The Namib Desert is roughly 55–80 million years old and stretches for more than 2,000 kilometers along the Atlantic coasts of Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. The Nam Desert is also home to one of the oldest plants in the world, the Welwitschia!
Welwitschia usually lives for around 1500 years in the wild. They are referred to as the ‘living fossil’ because they have been in existence for millions of years.
Another great place to visit in Swakop is ‘The Moon Landscape/Moon Valley’, It came into existence as the river cut through the softer surface deposits. These soft materials were laid down some 460 million years ago when the area's climate was more wet, I guess it got its name because this might be what the moon surface looks like?
Namibia is beautiful and there is still so much more to see! I hope to make it to the north next time, so watch out for a part 3…
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Mokuti Etosha Lodge in Namibia
Mokuti Etosha Lodge in Namibia is the perfect venue for travelers wanting to explore the famous eastern side of Etosha National Park. Known for its excellent and diverse wildlife encounters, this Namibian icon has become a popular destination resort for visitors.
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The clips give a day per day description of a trip around in Namibia in 2011. Other travel around trips are shown on our site:
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