Here are 15 facts you didn't know about Namibia
1. Area: Namibia includes the Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts in the world.
2. Population: Namibia is one of the least densely populated countries in the world, with a population of about 3 million people.
3. Economy: Namibia was the first country to incorporate environmental protection and wildlife conservation into its constitution.
4. Religion: Most of the population in Namibia profess Christianity, specifically the Protestant faith.
5. Capital: Windhoek is the capital and largest city in Namibia, located in the country's central plateaus.
6. Skeleton Beach: The Skeleton Coast of Namibia is known for its fish, seal bones and ships sunken by dangerous offshore rocks.
7. Indigenous Tribes: The Himba, a group of indigenous semi-nomadic pastoralists, are known for their unique culture and the mixture of ochre and fats they apply to their skin and hair.
8. Ecological effectiveness: Namibia and Mongolia are the only countries in the world with desert-adapted elephants, which have developed behaviors to survive in the arid environment.
9. Wildlife: Namibia has a variety of wildlife, including the largest collection of free-ranging black sheep.
10. National Park: Etosha National Park in Namibia is considered one of the major wildlife refuges in Africa, and is famous for its salt that can be seen from space.
11. Heritage Sites: The Twyfelfontein area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains the largest concentrations of rock inscriptions in Africa, with some inscriptions dating back nearly 6,000 years.
12. Geographical division: The Caprivan Strip, a narrow stretch of northeastern Namibia, provides vital access to the Zambezi River and a number of African national parks through neighboring countries.
13. Population: Namibia is one of the least populous countries in the world, with a population of about 3 million people.
14. Maritime trade: Walvis Bay, located on the coast, is one of the few deep-sea ports on the African continent and is a vital point for maritime trade.
15. Financing: The Namibian dollar is the national currency and the US dollar is legal tender.
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