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Namibia

Republic of Namibia · Southern Africa

About Namibia

Namibia (officially Republic of Namibia) is a country in Southern Africa, with Windhoek as its capital. It is home to roughly 3.09 million people, giving a population density of about 4 people per square kilometre. The country covers 825,615 km² of land and shares land borders with 4 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $15.08B in nominal GDP (2025), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.665. The official currency is the Namibian dollar (NAD), and the main languages are Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana.

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Fun facts about Namibia

• Namibia is the 133rd most populous country in the world, with about 3.09 million people.
• By land area it is the 34th-largest country in the world, covering 825,615 km².
• It has the world's 143rd-largest economy by nominal GDP ($15.08B).
• Namibia shares land borders with 4 countries.
• It is classed by the UN as a country of medium human development, with an HDI of 0.665.
• Namibia has a population density of about 4 people per square kilometre.

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