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🇳🇦 Namibia Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Namibia is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 824,292 km² and has a coastline of 1,572 km. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Southern Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
824,292 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
3/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
1,572 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1990
established
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Climate
Desert and semi-arid, dry and sunny year-round
general type

Location and Position

Namibia is situated in Southern Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 1,572 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Namibia covers a total area of 824,292 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 2.6M across this area, the population density is 3/km². The capital city is Windhoek.

Climate

The climate of Namibia is desert and semi-arid, dry and sunny year-round. The best time to visit is generally May–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Namibia

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South Africa
Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein
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Botswana
Gaborone
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Zimbabwe
Harare
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Zambia
Lusaka
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Angola
Luanda

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Namibia located?

Namibia is located in Southern Africa, Africa. The capital city is Windhoek.

How large is Namibia?

Namibia has a total area of 824,292 km² with a population density of 3/km².

What countries border Namibia?

Namibia shares land borders with: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola.

What is the climate of Namibia?

The climate of Namibia is Desert and semi-arid, dry and sunny year-round. The best time to visit is May–October.

What timezone is Namibia in?

Namibia observes UTC+2 timezone.

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