Key Figures
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824,292 km²
Area
≈ 3 million
Inhabitants
3.6 inh./km²
Density
1990
Independence
Practical Info
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Languages
English & Afrikaans
+ local languages
+ local languages
Currency
Namibian Dollar
1 € ≈ 19 NAD
1 € ≈ 19 NAD
Time Zone
Same time: France
from April to August
+1h in winter
from April to August
+1h in winter
Climate
Southern winter (May-Aug)
Dry season · sunny
Southern summer (Oct-Apr)
Rainy season · lush
Dry season · sunny
Southern summer (Oct-Apr)
Rainy season · lush
Good to Know
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Diversity
Breathtaking landscapes between desert, ocean, and savanna.
Wildlife
Exceptional wildlife.
Escape
An authentic destination, ideal for nature and adventure lovers.
Must-Sees
The Namib Dunes
Among the oldest in the world.
Etosha National Park
Exceptional wildlife and unique landscapes.
Damaraland
Wild landscapes and desert elephants.
Fish River Canyon
The second largest canyon in the world.
Cultures & Encounters
Himbas, Hereros, and living traditions.
Did you know?
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Namibia is home to one of the oldest deserts in the world.
It is one of the least densely populated countries in the world.
You can observe desert-adapted elephants living there.
Its landscapes have served as a backdrop for many films and documentaries.