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Namibia (/ n ə ˈ m ɪ b i ə / ⓘ, / n æ ˈ-/), [15] [16] officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa.Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean.It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the east and south.
The Namibian coastal deserts are the richest source of diamonds on earth, making Namibia the world's largest producer of diamonds. It is divided into the northern Skeleton Coast and the southern Diamond Coast. Because of the location of the shoreline—at the point where the Atlantic's cold water reaches Africa—there is often extremely dense fog.
Within Namibia, the Strip is divided administratively between the Kavango East and Zambezi regions. It is crossed by the Okavango River. The Cuando River forms part of its border with Botswana, and the Zambezi River forms a part of its border with Zambia. The width of the strip varies from about 32 km (20 mi) to 105 km (65 mi).
Countries by land border length Antarctica and countries in purple are those without any land border.. This list gives the number of distinct land borders of each country or territory, as well as the neighboring countries and territories.
Helao Nafidi is a town in Ohangwena Region in northern Namibia at the border to Angola.It had a population of 29,119 people in 2023. Helao Nafidi has been established in 2004 as an amalgamation of several villages and settlements along the main road between Oshikango and Ohangwena [2] which are both also part of the town.
The location of Namibia An enlargeable relief map of the Republic of Namibia. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Namibia: Namibia – sovereign country located along the Atlantic Coast of Southern Africa. [1] Namibia shares borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to
For each country or territory, the number and identity of other countries and territories that neighbor it are listed. Land borders and maritime boundaries are included and are tabulated separately and in combination.
Nakop is a small town and border post in northwestern South Africa on its border with Namibia.It lies ten kilometres north of the Orange River.In August 1914, the town was the site of the first conflict between German and South African troops in World War I over control of German South West Africa.