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Namibia — silhouette, capital and facts
Namibia is in Africa and its capital is Windhoek. With about 2.5 million people and 825,615 km², it ranks 34th in area and 141st in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Namibia, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 2.5 million
- Area
- 825,615 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Namibian dollar
- Flag colors
- blue, red, green, white, yellow
Borders
Namibia shares a land border with 4 countries: Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia.
Fun facts about Namibia
- The Namib Desert is considered one of the oldest in the world and meets the Atlantic in giant dunes.
- At Sossusvlei, red sand dunes rise over 300 m high.
- On the Skeleton Coast, rusting shipwrecks lie in the sand, and sea fog sustains life in the desert.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Namibia?
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek.
Which continent is Namibia in?
Namibia is in Africa.
Which countries border Namibia?
Namibia shares a land border with 4 countries: Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Namibia?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Namibia is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Namibia?
The Namib Desert is considered one of the oldest in the world and meets the Atlantic in giant dunes. At Sossusvlei, red sand dunes rise over 300 m high. On the Skeleton Coast, rusting shipwrecks lie in the sand, and sea fog sustains life in the desert.
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Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Namibia. It is only an approximation.
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