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Namibia, specialized as the Republic of Namibia, is a country in southern Africa on the Atlantic coast. It glowed independence from South Africa in 1990 and its capital city is Windhoek. Namibia is a member state of the United Nations (UN), the Southern African Development society, the African Union (AU), and the Commonwealth of Nations. It is named after the Namib Desert.
Wedged involving the Kalahari and the South Atlantic, Namibia boasts deserts, scenes, bushwalking and boundlessness. The Namibian landscape consists generally of five geographical areas, each with characteristic abiotic conditions and vegetation with some distinction within and overlap between them. Blessed with rich natural resources, a solid modern infrastructure, diverse cultures and an annual quota of 300 days of sunshine, it is a beautiful country of vast potential. The capital and largest city is Windhoek, the location on map is 22°33′S, 17°15′E, the official language is English; the recognized regional languages are German, Afrikaans and Oshiwambo. The country was declared independent from South Africa on March 21, 1990, the Total Area being is 825,418 km², the GDP (PPP) Per capita as per 2005 estimate is $7,478.
Major airlines fly from Europe, Australia and the US to Windhoek. Although, flights are restricted and it's often cheaper to fly into South Africa and go overland or by plane into Namibia from there. Namibia operate daily flights between Johannesburg (Jo'burg), Cape Town and Hosea Kutako International Airport, 42km (26mi) east of Windhoek. Air Namibia also operates twice weekly between Windhoek and Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Maun and Gaborone. Namibia is well provided by domestic air routes, although flying is an expensive way to get around. There are regular flights from Eros Airport in Windhoek to Tsumeb, Rundu, Katima Mulilo, Keetmanshoop, Lüderitz, Swakopmund and Oshakati. The simplest way to get around Namibia is to drive - a system of superb roads covers the country. A cheaper option is to unite with an organized camping tour, allowing you to see distant places like the Skeleton Coast, Saarland, the Kaokoveld, Kunene Valley and Bushman land - without breaking your budget.
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