Country Profile

Formal Name:  Republic of Namibia
Local Name:  Republiek van Namibië
Government:  Republic
Structure:  13 regions, subdivided into 107 constituencies.
Formation:  21 March 1990 (independence from South Africa)
Motto:  Unity, Liberty, Justice
Anthem:    Namibia, Land of the Brave
Languages:  English, Afrikaans, German, Oshiwambo
Population:  2.1 million
Area:  825,418 km2 (34th)
Currency:  Namibian dollar (NAD)
Capital:  Windhoek (300,000) 
Main Cities:  Walvis Bay, Swakopmund