Namibia

Government
Republic.
Geography
Namibia is bounded on the north by Angola and Zambia, on the east by Botswana, and on the east and south by South Africa. It is for the most part a portion of the high plateau of southern Africa, with a general elevation of from 3,000 to 4,000 ft.
Historical Background
Namibia won its independence in 1990 and has been governed by SWAPO since. Hifikepunye POHAMBA was elected president in November 2004 in a landslide victory replacing Sam NUJOMA who led the country during its first 14 years of self rule.
Facts & Figures
Name
NAMIBIA
Capital
Windhoek
Government
Republic
Language
English
Religion
The Christian community makes up at least 80% of the population of Namibia, with at least 50% of these Lutheran. At least 10% of the population holds indigenous beliefs. Followers of Islam account for 3% of the population.
Area
825,418 km2 (34th) 318,696 sq mi
Population
2009 estimate 2,108,665[1] (142nd) 2008 census 2,088,669
Currency
Namibian dollar (NAD)
GDP(PPP)
Total $13.771 billion
GDP(nominal)
Total $9.459 billion
National Anthem
Namibia, Land of the Brave

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