Namibia gained independence from South Africa on 21 March 1990, following the South African Border War. However, Walvis Bay and the Penguin Islands remained under South African …

5 days ago · After 106 years of German and South African rule, Namibia became independent on March 21, 1990, under a democratic multiparty constitution. The capital of the country is …

Oct 22, 2025 · Namibia is a mashup of abundant wildlife, impeccably wild landscape and cultural riches. This guide promises a perfectly planned visit.

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Only on 21 March 1990, Namibia gained independence from South Africa. The country's name is derived from the Namib Desert. With an area of 824,292 km² (318,260 sq. mi.), Namibia is 1.5 …

Namibia is the fourth-largest exporter of nonfuel minerals in Africa, the world's fifth-largest producer of uranium, and the producer of large quantities of lead, zinc, tin, silver, and tungsten.

Mar 21, 1990 · In 1966 the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) launched the war for liberation for the area soon-named Namibia. The struggle for independence intensified and …

4 days ago · Namibia is an arid country covering more than 320,000 square miles. The Caprivi Strip juts out to the northeast to touch both Zimbabwe and Zambia. Namibia has four distinct …

Jan 8, 2025 · Namibia is in southern Africa and borders the Atlantic Ocean to west, Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south and east. Namibia …

Oct 13, 2025 · Few landscapes inspire contemplation quite like those of Namibia. On an epic adventure to some of the country’s finest lodges, Aatish Taseer reflects on what it means to …