Namibia

Africa
Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and South Africa.

"Unity, Liberty, Justice		22 00 S, 17 00 E
President Hifikepunye Pohamb	Prime Minister Nahas Angula

Capital
Windhoek

Government
Republic

Religion
Christian 80% to 90% (Lutheran 50% at least), indigenous beliefs 10% to 20%.

Population
2,108,665

Ethnic group
Black 87.5%, white 6%, mixed 6.5%.

National Language                   
Afrikaans
          
National Day
21 March 1990 (from South African)

Anthem
"Namibia, Land of the Brave"

Currency
Namibian dollar (NAD)

Attractions
Etosha National Park,  Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Skeleton Coast 

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Art & Cultural

The ICON

The Gathemannhaus The Gathemannhaus is a colonial building complex (including the Erkrath House) on Independence Avenue right in the centre of Windhoek. It was build in 1913 by Heinrich Gathemann and extended about 15 years later. Since that time it houses shops on the lower floor and apartments and a restaurant on the top floor. The Turnhalle (sports hall), 22 x 14 m in size, was built in 1909 and was home of the Turnverein Windhoek (Windhoek Gymnastics Club). More well known is the building for the Turnhallen Konferenz (conference) that was held here between different groups to gather for negotiations around the independence of South-West Africa. The Turnhallen Allianz (Alliance) is named after this Turnhalle and used to be one of the largest and most influential parties in an independent Namibia. After independence the hall was used for the National Council and houses today the highest court of the SADC.

"Unity, Liberty, Justice   Prime Minister Nahas Angula President Hifikepunye Pohamb