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In 1996, around 600 jobs were related directly to the country's tourism sector. [dubious – discuss] In 2008 it was estimated that 77,000 jobs directly or indirectly depend on Namibia's tourism, amounting to 18.2% of all formal jobs in Namibia. [3] Tourism in Namibia also has had a positive impact on resource conservation and rural development.
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is mandated by the Namibian Government as the regulatory and marketing body for tourism activities in Namibia, and is headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The NTB was established by the Namibia Tourism Board Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000) and is the only legal national tourism authority in Namibia with a ...
This is a list of national parks in Namibia, operated by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. National parks. ǀAi-ǀAis Hot Springs Game Park;
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Over 19% of Namibia is protected, an area of some 130,000 square kilometres. [4] However, the Ministry of Environment & Tourism auctions limited hunting rights within its protected areas. [4] The Namibia Nature Foundation, an NGO, was established in 1987 to raise and administer funds for the conservation of wildlife and protected area management.
The second area added was a 1,600-kilometre (1,000 mi) strip of the Atlantic Ocean, making the Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia's first marine reserve. [ 3 ] The park's present boundaries were established in 1986 when the government was given control over parts of the Sperrgebiet , an area restricted for diamond mining.
Namibia accepted the convention on April 6, 2000, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. As of 2023, there are two World Heritage Sites in Namibia. As of 2023, there are two World Heritage Sites in Namibia.
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