Namibia is a sovereign state in Southern Africa. This profile connects its political geography, language, currency, borders and national football record to TerraScope’s complete world index.
Retrieved 2026-11-13. The latest available year differs by indicator and country; these are observations, not 2026 forecasts. Missing data stays blank rather than receiving an estimate.
Beyond the quick facts
Namibia in depth.
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The state in one line
Republic of Namibia is a sovereign country in Southern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Windhoek.
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A sense of scale
The country covers 825,615 km², ranking #34 by total area in TerraScope’s 195-country index. Its atlas population is 3.1 million, with a density of about 4 people per km².
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Language and identity
The structured language register lists Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana. The common English demonym is Namibian.
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Connected to the wider world
Namibia has maritime access and shares land borders with 4 neighbours.
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Money and connection
The currency register lists Namibian dollar ($) · South African rand (R). The international calling prefix is +264, while .na is used for country-code web domains.
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Cities and landmarks
Windhoek: Capital and launch point for self-drive routes Sossusvlei: Tall dunes and salt pans in Namib-Naukluft Etosha National Park: Waterhole wildlife watching
History · culture · geography
10 interesting facts.
Atlas-verified core facts
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Windhoek is the capital of Republic of Namibia.
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With 3.1 million people in its 2025 World Bank reference, Namibia ranks about #134 by population among TerraScope's 195 sovereign-state profiles.
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Namibia covers 825,615 km², placing it about #34 in the world by total area.
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Namibia sits in Southern Africa, Africa, south of the equator.
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Namibia has a coastline and shares land borders with 4 states.
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9 languages are listed in the national record: Afrikaans, German, English, Herero and others.
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Namibian dollar ($) · South African rand (R) is used for everyday transactions.
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Traffic keeps to the left; the common English demonym is Namibian.
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The country uses the Africa/Windhoek IANA time zone.
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The international calling code is +264, while .na is the country-code web domain.
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Six more ways to get your bearings
A little deeper.
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Names written locally
Namibië · Namibia
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Position on the planet
The atlas reference point is 22.0° south and 17.0° east. This is a country reference point, not an address.
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World Heritage record
2 UNESCO-listed properties are associated with Namibia in this snapshot. Shared properties appear in every participating country.
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Cultural landscapes
1 listed property carries cultural or mixed status. The register includes living traditions, built places and archaeological landscapes, not only monuments.
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Nature in the register
1 listed property carries natural or mixed status. Protected places can include ecosystems, geology and cultural connections to land.
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A name, a place, a source
Use the linked UNESCO records for each property's history and conservation context. The country's 2025 population observation and the heritage check date describe different snapshots.
Names and reference coordinates: world-countries / ISO data. Heritage: UNESCO World Heritage List ↗, checked 2026-10-17.
History you can put on a map
Places with a past.
2 World Heritage properties
Start with cultural landmarks and historic landscapes, then explore the country's natural heritage. Open a record for its history, significance and conservation context. Listing is not a guarantee of visitor access.
This complete-index profile currently carries verified geographic data. Current political leadership is maintained in the extended editorial records because office-holders require continuous date-stamped verification.
The next national vote
Election watch.
Election watchNamibia
Next national election
No confirmed date in our checked register. A live countdown appears when an exact official date is verified.
When to start lookingMarch–May and September–November are useful shoulder-season starting points; climate still varies sharply by region and altitude.Language registerAfrikaans · German · English · Herero · Khoekhoe · Kwangali · Lozi · Ndonga · TswanaMoneyNamibian dollar ($) · South African rand (R)Getting aroundTraffic keeps to the left. Check intercity options and local transport before arrival.TimeAfrica/WindhoekEntry planningVisa and health rules depend on your passport and can change. Verify them with official authorities before paying.
Geographic structure: ISO 3166 / world-countries reference data. Population: World Bank SP.POP.TOTL latest available observation, with Vatican City’s official 2024 resident count used for that record. Time zones: IANA-linked country data. Football dossiers contain selected historical honours; Spain’s men’s World Cup record includes 2026. Other honours panels remain historical editorial selections; current-player panels are curated highlights, not complete squads. The 10 featured leadership records have official references checked on 2026-09-30; other profiles leave office-holders unfilled. The World Bank statistical dataset was refreshed on 2026-09-30. View source editions and coverage →
Before you go
Everyday life in Namibia.
Cost of living · price comparison
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Household prices relative to the US (US=100) · 2025.
World Bank household consumption price index. This measures national price levels. Rent and visitor costs vary locally. Source & definition
Currency strength · 30-day USD change
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Country language register: Afrikaans · German · English · Herero · Khoekhoe · Kwangali · Lozi · Ndonga · Tswana. Choose a phrase pack; playback uses a matching voice installed in your browser.
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