Namibia: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Namibia

Namibia is a country in southwestern Africa with a long Atlantic coastline. It is very dry, with the Namib and Kalahari deserts and giant red sand dunes. It is also known for wildlife-filled parks like Etosha.

About Windhoek

Windhoek sits on a high plateau in the centre of Namibia, more than 1,600 metres above sea level. It is the largest city and is known for its German-era buildings, such as the Christuskirche church.

Fun facts about Namibia

1. The Namib is often called the oldest desert in the world, and it gave Namibia its name.
2. Some red sand dunes around Sossusvlei rise more than 300 metres, among the tallest dunes in the world.
3. The Hoba meteorite, found on a Namibian farm, is the largest known meteorite on Earth, weighing about 60 tonnes.
4. Namibia is one of the few countries to mention protecting nature and wildlife in its constitution.
5. The welwitschia, a strange desert plant with just two long leaves, can live for more than 1,000 years.
6. The Fish River Canyon in southern Namibia is one of the largest canyons in the world.