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Where is Namibia?Namibia is in southern Africa, the border on the west is the Atlantic Ocean. It has Angola and Zambia the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south and east.

History of NamibiaIts name comes from the Namib Desert, which is thought to be the oldest desert in the world. South Africa occupied Namibia in 1915, after defeating the Germans. It achieved independence in 1990.

Namibian Culture The Namibian culture

groups include the Kavango, Damara, Nama, Herero

Smaller culture groups include Mafwe, Masubia, Basters, etc.

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Population Status Population: 2.3 Million Average Annual Growth Rate: 2.6% Religions: 80+% Christian, 10% Indigenous

Religions, Muslim and Jewish Minorities Languages: English (Official Language), Afrikaans,

Oshivambo, German, Herero, etc. Literacy Rate: 88% (Adults) Education: Years to 16-Compulsory People Living with HIV/AIDS: Over 15%

Government Status Type of Government: Republic Independence: March 21, 1990 Registered Parties: South West Africa

People’s Organization, Democratic Turnhalle Alliance, United Democratic Front of Namibia, Congress of Democrats, Republican Party, National Unity Democratic Organization, and lots more

Economy Status GDP (2009): 9.4 Billion Annual Growth Rate: 1% Per Capita: $US4,338 Natural Resources: Diamonds, Uranium,

Zinc, Copper, other Major Trading Partners: South Africa,

Angola, European Union, USA, Canada, China, India

Major Officials President: Hifikepunye Pohamba Prime Minister: Nahas Angula Deputy Prime Minister: Marco Hausiku National Assembly Speaker: Theo-Ben

Gurirab National Council Chairperson: Asser Kapere

Bibliography http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namibia http://www.google.co.nz/search?gcx=c&q=freedom&u

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http://www.my-beautiful-namibia.com/namibia-culture.html

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5472.htm#profile