Namibia
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Capital
Windhoek
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Local time
8:33
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Population
2.33 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+264
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Currency
$ NAD (dollar)
Namibia
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Capital
Windhoek
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Local time
8:33
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Population
2.33 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+264
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Currency
$ NAD (dollar)
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Average Salary
$ 633
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Petrol price
€ 1.08 pl
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Precipitation
285mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
825 418 km2
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Protected Area
38%
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Forest Area
8%
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Agricultural area
47%
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Railways
2382km
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Annual air passengers
558 713
Population
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Ethnicity
black - 87 %
white - 6 %
mixed - 6 %
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Religion
Christian - 85 %
indigenous - 20 %
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Literacy rates
88.3%
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Languages
English - 7 %
Afrikaans
German - 32 %
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Armed Forces
15 200
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Alcohol consumption
11.8 l/person
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Smoking
38.9%
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Diabetes
4.2%
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Malaria
14%
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Tuberculosis
489 per 100k
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HIV
13.8%
Economy
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Industries
meatpacking, fish processing, dairy products, pasta and beverages, mining, lead, zinc, tin, silver
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Agriculture
millet, sorghum, peanuts, grapes, livestock, fish
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Natural Resources
diamonds, copper, uranium, gold, silver, lead, tin, lithium, cadmium
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Energy Import
74%
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Natural Resources
diamonds, copper, uranium, gold, silver, lead, tin, lithium, cadmium
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Renewable Energy
27%
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CO2 Emissions
3 755kt
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Ease of Business
106 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
55
What not to do when visiting Namibia
Namibia Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting (men). Women often greet with words only, handshake or a nod of acknowledgement is common too.
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Namibia Don't be shy to say hello to almost everyone you meet or walk past.
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Namibia Don’t forget to have sufficient water supplies always, especially when you go on trek or trip. Water shortages are still common.
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Did you know?
Namibia was home to the first genocide of the 20th century.
Namibia Don’t purchase diamonds and other protected resources outside of licensed retail establishments. Illegal dealing with diamonds is criminalised.
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Namibia Don’t purchase or trade unlicensed wildlife parts, and don’t ever kill or capture any protected wild animal.
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Namibia Don't photograph government buildings, military installations and key infrastructure - you could be fined and the equipment confiscated.
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Namibia Don’t forget to keep your belongings and food in secure containers - Baboons commonly scavenge the belongings of travellers.
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Namibia Don’t forget to bargain a bit - it's expected and common in most cases.
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Namibia Don’t leave your car or observation desk when in wildlife territories - always follow the instructions of the guide.
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Namibia Don't hail taxis randomly from the street nor accept a ride from the strangers, especially in Windhoek.
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Tell us your experience
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Namibia Don’t forget the rainy season runs typically between December and March.
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