Namibia

This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Namibia. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.

Region
Africa · Southern Africa
Capital
Windhoek
Coordinates of the capital
22.56° S, 17.08° E
Area
825,615 km²
Official languages
Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Currencies
Namibian Dollar, South African Rand
Access to the sea
Yes
ISO code
NA

On the map

Windhoek

This country is located in Africa, in the region "Southern Africa". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 4 countries: Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia.

Its capital is Windhoek. Its area is about 825,615 km². By area, this country ranks 34 out of 193 in the world and 15 out of 54 in Africa. Official languages: Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana. Currencies: Namibian Dollar, South African Rand.

Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Luanda (Angola), Gaborone (Botswana), Pretoria (South Africa), Lusaka (Zambia).

Neighbouring countries

Frequently asked questions

Namibia: what is the capital?
Its capital is Windhoek.
Namibia: which countries does it border?
This country shares land borders with 4 countries: Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia.
Namibia: what are the official languages?
Official languages: Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana.
Namibia: what is the currency?
Currencies: Namibian Dollar, South African Rand.
Namibia: what is the area?
Its area is about 825,615 km². By area, this country ranks 34 out of 193 in the world and 15 out of 54 in Africa.

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