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Namibia

Namibia is a country in Southern Africa, covering about 825,615 km² (318,770 sq mi). Its capital is Windhoek. It shares a land border with Angola, Botswana, South Africa and Zambia.

Capital
Windhoek
Continent
Africa
Region
Southern Africa
Area
825,615 km²
Languages
Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana
Currency
Namibian dollar and South African rand
Calling code
+264
Internet domain
.na
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