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namibiaNamibia Namibia is located in southwest Africa and is bordered by the South Atlantic Ocean to the west, Angola to the north, Zambia in the northeast, Botswana in southeast and South Africa to the south. The country features broad geographical variations and can be divided into four regions: the dunes and desert coastal plains of Namib, the Skeleton Coast, the Kalahari Basin and the wooded bushveld of Kavango and Caprivi. National Flag Coat of Arms
Facts
Climate The cold Benguela Current keeps Namibia’s coastal region cool and free from rain throughout the year. The majority of the country’s rainfall occurs between November and April in the country’s interior. The Namib-Naukluft and Etosha national parks experience extreme heat between December and March. This area is mainly desert and is prone to long periods of drought, being hot and dry, with low, erratic rainfall.
Public Holidays
Tourism Namibia is a popular destination for eco-tourists, who visit to experience the country’s different climates and diverse geographical landscapes, such as the great eastern desert and plains. Extreme sports, such as sand boarding and 4-wheel driving have become popular throughout Namibia, with tours operating out of many cities. Namibia’s most popular travel destinations include the Caprivi Strip, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast Park, Sesriem, Etosha Pan and the coastal towns of Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Lüderitz.
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