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           NAMIBIA
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Namibia is situated on the
Atlantic coast of southwest
Africa. There are three main
regions in the country.
Running down the entire
Atlantic coastline is the
Namib Desert, east of which is
the Central Plateau of
mountains, rugged outcrops,
sandy valleys and poor
grasslands. East again and
north is the Kalahari Desert.
Namibia has a poor rainfall,
the highest falling at
Windhoek. Even here it amounts
to only 200mm per year. It is
essentially a stock-rearing
country, with sheep and goats
raised in the south, cattle in
the central and northern
areas. Diamonds are mined just
north of the River Orange, and
the largest open groove
uranium mine in the world is
located near Swakopmund. One
of Africa's richest fishing
grounds lies off the coast of
Namibia, and mackerel, tuna
and pilchards are an important
export.

Area (Sq. Km.): 824,292

Population: 1,874,000

Capital: Windhoek

Language:
Afrikaans
English

Religion:
Lutheran 50%
Other Christian 30%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: South African Rand

High Commission:
34 South Molton Street,
London,
W1Y 2BP.
0171-408-2333

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Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

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       0171-270-4129