Namibia

Name: Namibia
Address: Southern Africa, Namibia

Southern Africa, Namibia

Namibia

People from Namibia are called:

Male/General:

Namibian

Pronunciation:

/nəˈmɪbiən/

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,604,172 (2024 est.)
Country:: Namibia
Region:: Southern Africa

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Etymology & Origin

Named after the Namib Desert, from the Nama word 'namib' meaning 'vast place'.

About Namibia

Capital city: Windhoek.
Known for stunning landscapes including the Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast.
Rich in diamonds, uranium, and other minerals with diverse wildlife.
English is official language with Afrikaans and German widely spoken.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Angola

north of Namibia

People are called:

Angolan

Botswana

east of Namibia

People are called:

Botswanan

South Africa

south of Namibia

People are called:

South African

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,604,172 (2024 est.)
Country:: Namibia
Region:: Southern Africa

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