Surface: The total land area covered by Namibia is 825,418 sq km.
Population: Namibia has an approximate population of 2,055,080.
System of government: Namibia is a secular republic, ruled by a multiparty parliament. It has a democratic constitution.
Capital: With a population of 223,364, Windhoek is the capital of Namibia.
Religion: Ninety percent of the population follows Christianity.
Official Language: English is the official language of Namibia, but Oshiwambo and Afrikaans are the most widely spoken languages.
Government: Namibia is a secular republic, ruled by a multiparty parliament. It has a democratic constitution.
Climate: The climate varies from arid and semi-arid to subtropical.
Units of measure and electricity: Namibia follows the metric system while the official electrical unit is 220 V and 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The Namibian standard time is GMT + 2 in summer and GMT + 1 in winter.
Currency: Namibian Dollar (1 € = 9.73 N$)
Travel documents required: All travellers require valid passports to enter Namibia. However, a number of nationalities are exempt from visa requirements.
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Namibia’s economy primarily consists of mining and manufacturing. The largest single employer is the government, followed by the agricultural and the fishing sectors. Its main exports consist of minerals and cattle, while it imports foodstuffs and construction materials.
The average daily cost of living for a tourist is about 500 N$ to 1,000 N$. Driving in hired cars is easier, but expensive. The cheapest way to explore Namibia is to join an organised camping tour.
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