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Namibia is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. Although it does not border with Zimbabwe, less than 200 metres of riverbed (essentially the Zambia/Botswana border) separates them at their closest points. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March 1990, following the Namibian War of Independence. Its capital and largest city is Windhoek. Namibia is a member state of the United Nations (UN), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU), and the Commonwealth of Nations.
The dry lands of Namibia were inhabited since early times by San, Damara, and Namaqua, and since about the 14th century AD by immigrating Bantu who came with the Bantu expansion. Most of the territory became a German Imperial protectorate in 1884 and remained a German colony until the end of World War I. In 1920, the League of Nations mandated the country to South Africa, which imposed its laws and, from 1948, its apartheid policy. The port of Walvis Bay and the offshore Penguin Islands had been annexed by the Cape Colony under the British crown by 1878 and had become an integral part of the new Union of South Africa at its creation in 1910.
Uprisings and demands by African leaders led the UN to assume direct responsibility over the territory. It recognised the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) as the official representative of the Namibian people in 1973. Namibia, however, remained under South African administration during this time as South-West Africa. Following internal violence, South Africa installed an interim administration in Namibia in 1985. Namibia obtained full independence from South Africa in 1990, with the exception of Walvis Bay and the Penguin Islands, which remained under South African control until 1994.
Namibia has a population of 2.1 million people and a stable multi-party parliamentary democracy. Agriculture, herding, tourism and the mining industry -- including mining for gem diamonds, uranium, gold, silver, and base metals -- form the backbone of Namibia's economy. Given the presence of the arid Namib Desert, it is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. Namibia enjoys high political, economic and social stability.
History of Namibia
The name of the country is derived from the Namib Desert, considered to be the oldest desert in the world.[5] Before its independence in 1990, the area was known first as German South-West Africa (Deutsch-Südwestafrika), then as South-West Africa, reflecting the colonial occupation by the Germans and the South Africans (technically on behalf of the British crown reflecting South Africa's dominion status within the British Empire).
Pre-colonial period
The dry lands of Namibia were inhabited since early times by San, Damara, Nama, and since about the 14th century AD, by immigrating Bantu who came with the Bantu expansion from central Africa. From the late 18th century onwards, Orlam clans from the Cape Colony crossed the Orange River and moved into the area that today is southern Namibia.[6] Their encounters with the nomadic Nama tribes were largely peaceful. The missionaries accompanying the Orlams were well received by them,[7] the right to use waterholes and grazing was granted against an annual payment.[8] On their way further northwards, however, the Orlams encountered clans of the Herero tribe at Windhoek, Gobabis, and Okahandja which were less accommodating. The Nama-Herero War broke out in 1880, with hostilities ebbing only when Imperial Germany deployed troops to the contested places and cemented the status quo between Nama, Orlams, and Herero.
The first Europeans to disembark and explore the region were the Portuguese navigators Diogo Cão in 1485 and Bartolomeu Dias in 1486; still the region was not claimed by the Portuguese crown. However, like most of Sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia was not extensively explored by Europeans until the 19th century, when traders and settlers arrived, principally from Germany and Sweden. In the late 19th century Dorsland trekkers crossed the area on their way from the Transvaal to Angola. Some of them settled in Namibia instead of continuing their journey, even more returned to South-West African territory after the Portuguese tried to convert them to Catholicism and forbade their language at schools.
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Namibia Promo - Omaheke Region
This is a promotional video of the different tourist attractions, adventure activities and cultural experiences that Omaheke region (Namibia) has to offer for those would like to visit the region.
Dag 1-3: Windhoek - Otjiwarongo 24-26/10/11
This video clip is part of the album Namibia
The clips give a day per day description of a trip around in Namibia in 2011. Other travel around trips are shown on our site:
The footage was taken with a Panasonic NV-GS500 camera pal (standard definiton). Clips edited with Corel VideoStudio 12. Output in dv-avi. Upload files (mp4-H264) were done in 01/2012 with Megui. Framesize (640x360) & un-interlacing (tdeint()) done with Avisynth. Parameter settings Megui: program --tune film --pass 2 --bitrate 3000 --stats .stats - --output output input
Namibia Promo - Otjozondjupa Region
This is a promotional video of the different tourist attractions, adventure activities and cultural experiences that Otjozondjupa region (Namibia) has to offer for those would like to visit the region.
n´Kwazi Lodge, Rundu, Namibia - beautiful river lodge and social commitment
n’Kwazi-Lodge, Namibia - paradiesische Natur am Okavango, verantwortungsvolles Reisen & soziales Engagement
n’Kwazi-Lodge, Namibia – beautiful lodge on the Okavango River , responsible travel and social commitment
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Vacation-Ocean city & Rehoboth Beach
Explore two classic Boardwalks only 30min apart. Featuring eats, and entertainment!
Daily Routine in Namibia - mein Arbeitstag beim Projekt Steps for Children
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Ich bin Tabea und mache hier in Okakarara bei Steps for Children einen Freiwilligendienst. Meine Entsendeorganisation heißt Volunta. Mit meinem Freiwilligendienst nehme ich am Programm Weltwärts teil. Alles sehr empfehlenswert!
In diesem Video siehst du jedenfalls wie mein Alltag hier so aussieht. Viel Spaß!
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The Sandhof Lilies - One of Namibia’s natural wonders - Know Your Country
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Sometimes in life, conditions conspire at exactly the right time and work towards a single purpose, creating magic!
This is what happened on the Sandhof Farm north of Maltahöhe this month when thousands of so-called Sandhof lilies burst into bloom in awe-inspiring splendor.
The last time the lilies bloomed en masse here was in 2010. Perfect conditions are needed for this member of the Amaryllis plant family, Crinum paludosum, to grow and bloom. This happens only after good rains when the 700-hectare pan fills with 15 to 20cm of water. Within 7 days the plants appear and flower in a great celebration of life as if the earth has been patiently waiting.
Like magic, the event is short-lived and the exquisite show only lasts 4 to 7 days.
This year the magnificence of the ‘Sandhof lilies’ blesses us on Valentine’s day when our hearts are open to appreciating both natural beauty - and love.
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Namibie, Botswana, Zimbabwe en 2009
Vidéo de notre voyage en groupe. Superbe découverte !
Le film dure 2h16 : de 0 à 1h 55 nous sommes en NAMIBIE
de 1h55 à 2h04 nous sommes dans la réserve de Chobé au BOTSWANA, de 2h04 à 2h16 nous sommes au ZIMBABWE pour les superbes chutes Victoria.
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Magnificent house for sale in Windhoek | Namibia
Magnificent house for sale in Eros suburb of Windhoek, Namibia, southern Africa - video
House for sale - Eros Park, Windhoek: 1) dwelling: 220 sq.m., 2) outbuilding: 50 sq.m., 3) courtyard: 20 sq.m., 4) patios: 25 sq.m., 5) terraces: 30 sq.m., 6) garden tool shed: 9 sq.m.
Newly renovated and well maintained, single storey house on huge erf, split level design, under IBR roof, a climate control system to part of dwelling, 3 bedrooms (BIC) - dressing area in master bedroom, 1 bathroom with bath and hand washbasin, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower, WC and hand washbasin (master bedroom), WC with hand washbasin, master bedroom can be converted into a flatlet, study/office, lounge with fireplace and exit to swimming pool, TV room, dining room area, kitchen with BIC/breakfast counter, double garage, huge swimming pool (9.5 m x 3.9 m), outside toilet & scullery/laundry, well-maintained garden, erf: 1200 sq.m., alarm system with exterior electronic beams around house, electric fence, high boundary walls, lots of parking, quiet area, not ash brick, CC-registered (1 member). Price: 4,250,000.00 N$, below valuation (4,500,000 N$ valuation done in February 2017).
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