Namibia Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Namibia |
Common Name | Namibia – /nəˈmɪb.i.ə/ |
Nationality | Namibian(s) – noun, Namibian – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1990 (from South African mandate) |
Administrative Divisions | 14 regions |
Total Population | 2.8 million (#141) with 54.9% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Windhoek (capital city) |
Major Languages | Ovambo, Nama, Afrikaans, English (official) |
Electricity Access | 55.2% of total population |
Internet Access | 53% of total population |
Currency | Namibian Dollars (NAD) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $23.1 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $9,100 (#147) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 824,292 sq km / 318,261 sq mi (#35) with 0.1% water area |
Geographic Region | Africa – Southern Africa |
Bordering Countries | Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia |
Bordering Water Bodies | South Atlantic Ocean |
National Anthem: “Namibia, Land of the Brave”