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News •

Namibian Agriculture Minister Mac-Albert Hengari sacked over rape allegations • Apr. 28, 2025, 12:32 AM ET (BBC)
Namibia’s sovereign credit rating remains positive • Apr. 26, 2025, 11:35 PM ET (The Namibian)
Chevron considers drilling exploration well off Namibia • Apr. 24, 2025, 2:41 AM ET (Reuters)
Namibia well-placed at Junior Africa Cup • Apr. 22, 2025, 11:48 AM ET (The Namibian)
Child abuse and deaths in Namibia spark outrage, protest and calls for justice • Apr. 22, 2025, 5:48 AM ET (The Namibian)

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Also Known As Namibië • Republic of Namibia • South West Africa • Suidwes-Afrika
Head Of State And Government President: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, assisted by Vice President: Lucia Witbooi
Capital Windhoek
Population (2025 est.) 3,185,000
Form Of Government republic with two legislative houses (National Council [42]; National Assembly [961])
Official Language English
Official Religion none
Official Name Republic of Namibia
Total Area (Sq Km) 824,292
Total Area (Sq Mi) 318,259
Monetary Unit Namibian dollar (N$)
Population Rank (2025) 136
Population Projection 2030 2,927,000
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2025) 10
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2025) 3.9
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2023) 42.8% • Rural: (2023) 57.2%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2022) 64.5 years • Female: (2022) 68.5 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: (2021) 92% • Female: (2021) 92%
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2023) 12,677
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2023) 4,280
1Excludes eight nonvoting members appointed by the president.

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