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Namibia borders Botswana, South Africa, Angola Zambia and the Atlantic Ocean in Southern Africa. It was formerly a colony of Germany and administered by South Africa under a League of Nations mandate after World War I, and annexed as a province of South Africa after World War II.
The large and sparsely populated country gained independence in 1990 and enjoyed stability ever since and now stands as the fourth most prosperous country in Africa.
Tourism in Namibia is a major industry, annually, over one million travelers visit Namibia, with roughly one in three coming from South Africa, then Germany and finally the United Kingdom, Italy and France.
The country is among the prime destinations in Africa and it is known for ecotourism which features Namibia’s extensive wildlife.
Namibia boasts remarkable natural attractions and some of the most stunning landscapes in Africa such as the Namib Desert, the Fish River Canyon Park, Etosha National Park and the Kalahari Desert.
“Attractions flourish and activities are limitless in Namibia. But it’s the whole journey that is the most extraordinary attraction of them all. Just driving through the country will be an experience quite unlike any you’ve had before,” said Evaristo Zemburuka studying Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Professional Communication at Limkokwing University.
Namibian people are known for their strong believe in their cultural heritage and profound African language proficiency. English is the official language, but Namibia’s relatively small population extraordinarily diverse in language and culture. More than 11 languages are indigenous to Namibia but with its cosmopolitan society, languages from around the world are spoken in Namibia.
The vast majority of Namibians are Christian. The Lutheran Church is the largest; other major denominations include the Catholic, Dutch Reformed, and Anglican churches. Easter and Christmas are public holidays and especially popular times for travel so families can gather together.
“I would say Namibia is a country of unspoilt beauty, immense solitude, of far horizons, deserts, and jagged mountain heights, hauntingly beautiful in its stark emptiness with stunning wildlife that would leave a memorable touch to your heart,” Evaristo concluded.
