Namibia map: Geographical and demographic information

What You Need to Know About Namibia

The state of Namibia is an African presidential republic. Its territory covers 825,418 km2, making it the 34^th largest in the world, and its population is 2,630,073 inhabitants, ranking it 142^nd largest in the world. The capital of the country is Windhoek, which is also its largest city.

Additionally, the country is a member of the SADC, the UN, and the AfDB, and the country calling code is 264.

Colors of Namibia

The Namibian flag is a rectangular flag. It is crossed by a red diagonal band starting from the bottom left side and joining the top right side. The upper triangle formed is blue and the lower triangle is green. The triangular parts and the diagonal are separated by two thin white stripes. In the upper left blue corner, there is a yellow 12-rayed sun.

• Blue represents the blue of the sky, the ocean, and all that represents water
• Green symbolizes the natural parts of the country (vegetation and forests)
• Red symbolizes the strength of the people as well as the struggle for the future
• The white stripes represent unity and peace, and the sun represents a zest for life and freedom

Best Places to Visit in Namibia?

Windhoek: According to received information, it is a very clean and very safe city, one of the rare qualities in Africa. The tourist attractions in Windhoek are the Eros and Auas mountains as well as colonial-style architecture.

Swakopmund: If you like seaside resorts, you will find them here. The city is very popular with backpackers; moreover, you will have access to beautiful beaches, but the water will be cold due to ocean currents and fog.

Walvis Bay: As its name indicates, this city faces the sea. This is the reason for its industrialization focused on seafood production and sea salt production. You can also enjoy good times in the city’s restaurants or stay in hotels.

Where is Namibia Located on the World Map?

On the world map, Namibia is located on the African continent, precisely in Southern Africa. Its direct neighbors are South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Angola. These countries border it to the south and southeast, east, northeast, and north. The country borders the Atlantic Ocean on the west side.

Climate of Namibia

The climate of Namibia is considered to be of the austral type. That is why it is divided into two seasons: the austral summer and the austral winter.

During the summer (which generally takes place between October and April), the Namibian territory is subject to stifling heat waves especially inland. Daytime temperatures can reach 45°C and the night is cooler. However, on the coast, temperatures are lower and fluctuate between 25 and 30°C.

During the winter (which generally takes place between May and September), the Namibian territory shows temperatures ranging between 15 and 25°C. Coastal areas are more consistent in terms of temperatures but inland, there could be unexpectedly varying temperatures.

The coasts are sometimes subject to the Benguela currents which, combined with the warm Hadley air, induce thick fogs.

Administrative Division of Namibia

The Namibian territory is divided into 14 administrative regions which are then divided into 121 constituencies.

Here are the 14 regions of Namibia:

• Kunene
• Omusati
• Oshana
• Ohangwena
• Oshikoto
• Kavango West
• Kavango East
• Zambezi
• Erongo
• Otjozondjupa
• Omaheke
• Khomas
• Hardap
• ǁKaras

Here are the 121 Constituencies of Namibia

Economy of Namibia

The Namibian economy ranks 128th in the world based on GDP per capita. In Africa, it is the 8th best performing in terms of GDP per capita but the 11th best performing in terms of the HDI.

This economy relies exclusively on the exploitation of mineral resources. Namibia also conducts several trade exchanges with neighboring countries such as exports of diamonds, lead, zinc, silver, tungsten, uranium, copper, and gold.

The country’s imports mainly consist of petroleum products, chemicals, and various equipment. Here are some economic data about Namibia:

• Current currency: Namibian Dollar
• GDP at purchasing power parity: 23.82 billion USD (128th)
• Annual GDP growth rate: 5.3%
• GDP per capita at purchasing power parity: 10,800 USD
• Inflation rate: 6.7%
• Population below the poverty line: 28.7%
• Unemployment rate: 36%
• Value added exports: 2.87 billion USD
• Imports: 2.82 billion USD
• Public debt: 1,065 million USD
• External debt: 1,429 million USD

Namibia Population and Linguistic Data

The Namibian population currently numbers 2,630,073 inhabitants with an annual demographic growth rate of 1.91%. The fertility rate of Namibians is 3.21 children per woman and the birth rate of 26.8 ‰ is higher than the mortality rate of 7.7 ‰.

The life expectancy of a Namibian at birth is 64.4 years, with 62.7 years for men and 66.2 years for women. The median age of the population is 21.4 years, indicating an extremely young population. The sex ratio of the total population is 96 men to 100 women.

The languages used in the country are English as the official language, Afrikaans, German as well as Bantu languages and Khoisan languages. The dominant ethnic groups in the country are blacks (85%), whites (7%), and multiple origins (8.5%). The people’s religions are: Christianity (80 to 90%) and African beliefs (10 to 20%).