Namibia Travel

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Namibia's many parks and game reserves are of two basic types. Some, such as well-known Etosha National Park, are like most southern African parks focused primarily on wildlife. Others, including the coastal parks and Fish River Canyon, are are spectacular wilderness areas, where the beauty of the scenery easily upstages the game.
Daytime heat, rather than rain, is the primary concern for most travellers to Namibia. While temperatures are generally comfortable year round, the warmest season is the period extending from November to March.

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Fast Facts:

• Area: 823,145 sq. km. (320,827 sq. mi.)
• Capital--Windhoek (2001 pop. 235'000).
• Terrain: Varies from coastal desert to semiarid mountains and plateau.
• Climate: Semi desert and high plateau.
• Population (2002 est.): 1.8 million.
• Ethnic groups: Black 87%; white 6%; mixed race 7%. About 50% of the population belong to Ovambo ethnic group, and 9% to the Kavango ethnic group. Other ethnic groups are: Herero 7%, Damara 7%, Nama 5%, Caprivian 4%, San 3%, Baster 2%, and Tswana 0.5%.
• Religions: Predominantly Christian; also indigenous beliefs.
• Languages: English (official); Afrikaans, German, Oshivambo, Herero, Nama/Damara, other indigenous languages.