Namibia has a population of of 2,777,232 as of 2023.
Size
824,292 sq km / 318,772 sq mi (slightly larger than Texas)
Capital City
The city of Windhoek serves as the capital city of Namibia and is located in the middle of the country.
Ethnic Groups
49.8% Ovambo 9.3% Kavango 7.5% Damara 7.5% Herero 25.9% Other
Religion
75% Protestant 25% Other / Nonreligious
Languages
English (Official) Oshiwambo (Common) Afrikaans (Common)
Multiple other languages and dialects are spoken.
Geography
Namibia has a central plateau with desert to the east and southwest. The north-eastern part of the country receives the most rainfall compared to the rest of the country. Overall the country is very arid and rocky.
Economy
Agriculture and mining play a large role in the economy along with a significant amount of revenue from tourism. Namibia also has a notable supply of diamonds mined each year.
Interesting Fact
The name Namibia is taken from the Namib Desert, which is considered the oldest desert in the world.
Important Facts
The land of Namibia was not thoroughly explored until the 19th century. It would first be ruled by Germany, then South Africa before gaining independence in 1990.
