Women rights

did you know- In the early 2000s, Namibia had the fourth highest proportion of women in Africa in its National Parliament, behind Mozambique, South Africa and Rwanda. 25.0 percent of National Assembly seats were held by women (compared to 14.0 percent in the United States).

world famous icons

did you know- During the 1990s, Frankie Fredericks, an American-trained business administrator, was one of the best sprinters in the world, along with Carl Lewis, Linford Christie and Donovan Bailey. Thanks to his talent, Namibia, an obscure nation, won two medals, 100 and 200 meters (both silver), at the 25th Summer Olympic Games in Spain. Mr. Fredericks was born on October 2, 1967 in Windhoek, Namibia.

independence

did you know- The country, formerly known as South West Africa, gained its independence on March 21, 1990. Around the same time, the sub-Saharan African nation was the world’s youngest republic.

Rent

did you know- Located in southern Africa, the country borders Angola and Zambia to the north, South Africa to the south, Botswana to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. About 80% of the country’s terrain consists of deserts.

Population

did you know- The population of the nation is around 2.5 million people. The Ovambo is the largest ethnic group in the country; They make up about 50% of the population. The English-speaking state, twice the size of California, is the least populous republic in the African region.

Tourism

did you know- The country, known as the “Jewel of Africa”, is a unique place for ecotourists. Much of Namibia is as it was centuries ago. Because of this, it has a large number of natural wonders and incredible places. From one of the world’s largest deserts and national parks to tropical forests and savannahs with one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including lions, zebras, elephants, rhinos, hyenas and marine mammals. Here, there are so many bigger cats that Namibia has the largest cheetah population in the world (home to up to 3,000 animals). The country’s nature reserves are home to various species of exotic birds. For the past two decades, Namibia has been a favorite destination for South African tourists.

Mineral resources

did you know- Like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola, Namibia is one of the richest places in Africa in strategic minerals (diamonds, uranium and gold). Mineral resources are the backbone of the country’s economy.

michelle mclean

did you know- The tallest Miss Universe (from 1952 to 2009) is Michelle McLean from Namibia, who is 1m 83. McLean is the second MU from Africa since 1952. Beginning in the 1990s, in Bangkok (Thailand), Miss McLean, a The 19-year-old student-turned-model was named Miss Universe by a panel of celebrity judges, which included Miriam Makeba, a South African-born singer, and Vijay Amritraj, one of the world’s top tennis players in the mid-’70s. In the mid-1990s, she became an outspoken advocate for children in her homeland. During that time, she created the “Michelle McLean Children Trust”, an organization that works to improve the lives of children.

summer olympics

did you know- Since the early 1990s, Namibia became an independent state, with the help of the United Nations, and was allowed to compete on the Olympic circuit (Commonwealth Games – African Games – Olympic Games). Over the past two decades, it has had a handful of famous athletes on the African continent: Lucktz Swartbooi (track and field/marathon), Monica Dahl (swimming/50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle and 100m butterfly), Friedhlem Sack (one of the best shooters in Africa), Joseph Jermia (one of the best boxers on the continent) and Agnes Samaria (athletics/800m/ one of the best runners in Africa).

Swakopmund

did you know- Swakopmund, the country’s second largest city, has some of the best preserved colonial buildings on the African continent.

International organizations

did you know- The sub-Saharan African state, a predominantly black country, was admitted to the United Nations (UN) and the Commonwealth of Nations in 1990. It is also a member of the Organization for African Unity (OAU).

etosha national park

did you know- This English-speaking republic is home to the Etosha National Park, one of the most famous national parks on the planet. Due to its abundant and unique fauna, its geography and its spectacular landscapes, it has been visited by numerous naturalists, travel writers and wildlife photographers. This natural refuge is one of the largest national parks in southern Africa.

Miss Universe in Namibia

did you know- In mid-1994, Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, was chosen as the host city of the 1995 Miss Universe pageant. More than 80 countries and territories participated in Namibia’95. The broadcast, endorsed by Head of State Sam Nujoma, served as a springboard to attract more foreign visitors and investors. The event was televised in the United States and 60 other nations. For the first time in MU history, Africa hosted the global event.

rosing

did you know– In the 20th century, the Rossing uranium mine, located in the heart of Namibia, was the largest uranium mine in the world.