Namibia

Government
Republic.

Geography
Namibia is bounded on the north by Angola and Zambia, on the east by Botswana, and on the east and south by South Africa. It is for the most part a portion of the high plateau of southern Africa, with a general elevation of from 3,000 to 4,000 ft.

Historical Background
Namibia won its independence in 1990 and has been governed by SWAPO since. Hifikepunye POHAMBA was elected president in November 2004 in a landslide victory replacing Sam NUJOMA who led the country during its first 14 years of self rule.

Facts & Figures

Name

NAMIBIA

Capital

Windhoek

Government

Republic

Language

English

Religion

The Christian community makes up at least 80% of the population of Namibia, with at least 50% of these Lutheran. At least 10% of the population holds indigenous beliefs. Followers of Islam account for 3% of the population.

Area

825,418 km2 (34th) 318,696 sq mi

Population

2009 estimate 2,108,665[1] (142nd) 2008 census 2,088,669

Currency

Namibian dollar (NAD)

GDP(PPP)

Total $13.771 billion

GDP(nominal)

Total $9.459 billion

National Anthem

Namibia, Land of the Brave