Namibia Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: The Republic of Namibia
  • Population: 2.2 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Windhoek
  • Area: 824,292 sq km (318,261 sq miles)
  • Major languages: English (official), Afrikaans, German, Oshivambo, Herero, Nama
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 60 years (men), 62 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Namibian dollar = 100 cents
  • Main exports: Diamonds, copper, gold, zinc, lead, uranium, livestock
  • GNI per capita: US $4,200 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .na
  • International dialling code: +264