Geography
Namibia is in Southern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are -22, 17; it has Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia.
Neighboring countries: Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia
Africa
Namibia
Namibia is a country in Southern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Population
- 3 million
- Area
- 825,615 km²
- Currency
- Namibian dollar (NAD)
- Official language
- Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
- Calling code
- +264
- Internet TLD
- .na
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Namibia map preview: -22.00, 17.00
People and Culture
Namibia uses Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Namibia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Namibia is recorded with the official name Republic of Namibia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Windhoek
- Southern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Windhoek
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Namibia is grouped under Africa.
- Namibia has a listed area of 825,615 km².
- Namibia is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Namibia
What is the capital of Namibia?
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek.
What continent is Namibia in?
Namibia is in Africa.
What currency does Namibia use?
Namibia uses the Namibian dollar.
What language is spoken in Namibia?
Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana is listed for Namibia in this database.