Location

Namibia is bordered by South Africa, Angola and Botswana and Zambia

Population

2.5million

Climate

Arid, Savana and Sub-tropic

Languages

Official language: English. Other major languages: Afrikaans, Oshiwambo, German, Herero, Khoekhoegowab, Damara-Nama, Lozi, Kwangali, Tswana, Portuguese, Spanish

Measures

Metric system

Electric Current

220 volts AC 50Hz

Time

Winter is GMT + 1 Hour (1st Sunday in April to 1st Sunday in September), while Summer is GMT + 2 Hours (September to April)

Currency

Namibia Dollar (N$) / RSA Rand = 100 cents

Traffic

Drive on the left hand side of the road. General speed limit of 120 km/h on open roads. Safety belts must be worn. Overseas visitors must be in possession of a valid international driver’s licence.

Principal Exports

Diamonds, Minerals, Fish, Cattle & Wildlife

Principal Imports

Food & Beverages, Vehicles, Machinery

Main Export Destinations

UK, South Africa, Spain, France, Switzerland

Literacy

81,4%

Natural Resources

Diamonds, Minerals, Fish, Cattle & Wildlife

Area & Population Density

824,292 sq km | 3.1 people per sq km