About 30 languages are spoken in the country
English is the recognised official language, but the population of 2.4 million brings in up to 30 languages. The most popular among them is Oshiwambo.
Home of the oldest desert in the world
The Namib Desert is 55 million years old and stretches over 2000 km along the Atlantic coast of Namibia, South Africa and Angola.
Nature conservation
Conservation is a cornerstone of Namibia. Namibia was the first African country to enshrine the protection of the environment in its constitution. The government gives communities the right to manage their wildlife through communal protected areas. Over 43% of Namibia’s land is under conservation area management, including national parks and reserves, communal and commercial conservancies, […]
Wildlife
Namibia has a wealth and diversity of wildlife of all sizes. Namibians are very committed to protecting the country’s natural resources and abundance of wildlife. They live side by side with wildlife, including predators and large mammals. Namibia is the only country in the world where large numbers of rare and endangered wildlife are being […]
Culture
Namibia is truly unique, influenced by different cultures during colonisation. Namibia is a true sense of unity in diversity, the coming together of at least 11 major ethnic groups, all celebrating their past while working together for the future. This is noticeable in clothing, language, art, music, sports, food and religion. A wonderful collage exists […]
Geography
Namibia – four countries in one. Namibia has four distinct landscapes and each has its own features and attractions. The Namib: a long coastal desert stretching the length of the country, characterised by dune belts, dry riverbeds and canyons. The central plateau: home to most of Namibia’s towns and villages and is divided into rugged […]
Climate
Namibia has a contrasting geography, so there are climatic differences depending on the location. The climate in Namibia is generally very dry and pleasant, as it is situated on one of the driest deserts in the world, the so-called Namib. The Benguela Current keeps the coast cool and rain-free, with rain falling mostly inland in […]
Taylor Swift’s music video “Wildest Dreams” was shot in the Makgadikgadi salt pans
The Makgadikgadi salt pan may look familiar to some. It was the chosen location for Taylor Swift’s music video “Wildest Dreams”. Another indication of Botswana’s unique and unusual landscapes.
Botswana is the largest diamond producing country in the world by value
The Jwaneng diamond mine in southern Botswana is the richest diamond mine in the world by value. Botswana is the largest diamond producing country in the world by value and the second largest in terms of production.
The border between Botswana and Zambia is the shortest in the world
The border between the two countries is only 150 metres long. Travellers can cross the border between Botswana and Zambia via the Kazungula ferry on the Zambezi River.