Introduction to Rendu tourist attractions in Namibia Top ten tourist attractions in Namibia

What are the tourist attractions in Namibia?

Namibia has many unique landscapes in the world, including Walvis Bay with desert on one side and the sea on the other, and Swakopmund with German scenery. , the Seal Beach where hundreds of thousands of seals gather, the Walvis Bay Port for sea tours, the Millennium Orchid that has lived for thousands of years, the red mud tribe that still maintains its original style, the largest wildlife park, Edosha National Park, and the fire-like The black Huoshao Mountain and so on, the most important thing is that it is a country with the lowest population density in the world due to its vast land and sparse population. It is a holy place to cleanse the soul.

Safari Park Etosha

Etosha Park is located in northern Namibia, covering an area of ??approximately 23,000 square kilometers. It is the largest and most famous wildlife park in sub-Saharan Africa. As early as 1907, the then German Governor-General declared the park an animal sanctuary. Since then, the park's area has continued to change, reaching nearly 100,000 square kilometers in 1956, once becoming the largest wildlife park in the world. After independence, Namibia attached great importance to the protection of the environment and natural resources, and wrote the sustainable use of wild resources into its constitution. About 15,5% of the country's land is classified as national parks or nature reserves, where various rare and endangered animals are protected. In 1999, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Namibia established the Namibia Wildlife Entertainment Co., Ltd., which implemented corporate management of all national parks and nature reserves to better develop, utilize and protect wild resources. As one of the most famous tourist attractions in Namibia, Etosha Park, the Namibia government has been implementing professional management of the park, taking various measures to protect the animals and environment in the park, and strictly controlling the number and scale of hotels in the park, thus making it The park still maintains its original appearance. The Namibian government has declared the park a world natural and cultural heritage.

Popa Falls Landscape

English name: Popa Falls, because the Kavango River flows through Popa Falls on its way into Botswana and the Okavango Delta, and the flow rate is extremely high. Soon, the water flow washed away the ground and the bottom layer collapsed, forming the Popa Falls, which is only 2-4 meters high but 1.2 kilometers wide. This is where Popa Falls gets its name. However, the name Popa Falls is actually inaccurate, because it is just a series of rapids on the Okavando River, the third longest river in southern Africa. It can't be called a waterfall. But Popa Falls and the surrounding scenery are beautiful.

Popa Falls is also part of the Mahango National Zoo, so you can watch many birds here, such as parrots, swifts, hornbills, black tits, short-toed thrushes, owls, etc. You can also enjoy various wetland plants here, among which amphibians and reptiles mainly include frogs, turtles, lizards, geckos and snakes.

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Introduction to Namibia’s geographical location and climate

Namibia Southwest Africa country. The full name is the Republic of Namibia. The old name is "South West Africa". It covers an area of ??824,269 square kilometers. Population 2 million (2003). 90% are black, there are 10 main tribes, the Ovambo people account for 51.2%, and the Kavango people account for 9.3%. There are also white people and people of color. English and Afrikaans are the common languages, and each tribe has its own language. White people and most black people believe in Christianity, and the rest believe in primitive religions. The capital is Windhoek. Namibia became independent in 1990 and was the last country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence from white colonialism.

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On the west coast of southern Africa, it borders Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana and South Africa to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, with a coastline of 1,600 kilometers. It is located on the west side of the South African Plateau, with most parts of the territory at an altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 meters. There are long and narrow plains along the coast; the interior is entirely plateau and mountainous, generally with an altitude of more than 1,000 meters, and the highest point is 2,600 meters. The central part is the Central Highlands; the east part is part of the Kalahari Basin; and the western coastal area is a desert plain. Brand Mountain, located in the north-west, is 2,610 meters above sea level, the highest point in the entire territory. The Orange River in the south and the Cunene River in the north are the boundary rivers with South Africa and Angola respectively. It mainly has a dry subtropical climate, with annual precipitation increasing from 10 mm to 700 mm from southwest to northeast. There are deserts in the south and grasslands in the north. There are very few rivers with water all year round. Most areas have a subtropical and semi-desert climate. Due to the high terrain, it is mild all year round and the temperature difference does not change much.

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88% are black. There are Ovambo, Kavango, Damara and other tribes.

The official languages ??are Afrikaans and English.

Most residents believe in Christianity.

Beginning in the 15th century, Dutch, Portuguese, and American colonists invaded successively. Occupied by Germany in 1890. Occupied by South Africa in 1915. Independence in 1990.

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Windhoek, Walvis Bay

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1. The capital, Windhoek, is 1,680 meters above sea level and is located in the center of Namibia. It has a population of 150,000, a quarter of which are of European descent (statistics in 1992).

There is a strong European charm here, with a dazzling array of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars all over the city; Christian churches with pointed arches, Germanic-style castles, colorful and well-proportioned courtyard villas, and bustling blond people. , causing tourists to mistake this place for a European town.

2. The port city of Walvis Bay, also translated as Walvis Bay, is located on the west coast of the country and is an important port and tourist city. There is a busy cargo port, beautiful seaside scenery, and fresh seafood. Visitors can not only see the huge salt fields and weir lakes filled with flamingos, but also take a yacht to swim on the sea, play with dolphins, visit the unforgettable Seal Island, and enjoy the desert scenery by glider or ATV. Experience the magic of nature.

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Before the arrival of Western colonists, the local residents of Namibia engaged in fishing and hunting, and planting industry appeared. In the 15th century, colonists such as the Netherlands, Spain, and Britain arrived one after another. In 1884, Germany occupied the coastal area and in 1890 the entire territory. South Africa sent troops to occupy Southwest Africa (now Namibia) in July 1915. On December 17, 1920, the League of Nations "entrusted" South Africa to rule the area. South Africa annexed the territory in 1949. In April 1960, the Southwest African People's Organization was established, and on August 26, 1966, it led the people to begin the armed struggle for national independence. In May 1967, the special session of the United Nations General Assembly decided to establish the South West Africa Council (later renamed the United Nations Council for Namibia) as the administrative authority of the region, responsible for ending South Africa's illegal occupation. In June 1968, the United Nations General Assembly changed the name of "South West Africa" ??to "Namibia". On September 29, 1978, the United Nations passed Resolution 435, calling for the end of South Africa's rule and the achievement of Namibia's independence through a referendum under the supervision of the United Nations.

In November 1989, the Constituent Assembly election was held under the supervision of the United Nations, and the South West African People's Organization won the power. In February 1990, Sam Nujoma was elected as the first president. On March 21 of the same year, Namibia officially declared independence and named the country the Republic of Namibia.

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The Constitution adopted in 1990 stipulates that Namibia is a sovereign, independent, unified and secular republic; it implements separation of powers and a bicameral parliament. And the presidential cabinet system; the president is the head of state and government and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Each term is 5 years and cannot be re-elected for more than 2 terms. Namibia's parliament consists of the National Assembly and the National Council. The National Assembly has legislative power, and the National Council has the right to review and reject National Assembly plans. The government of Namibia is a presidential cabinet system. The president is S. Nujoma, and the prime minister is H. Geingob.

The main political parties in Namibia are:

①South West African People's Organization. Established in 1960, its predecessor was the Ovamboland People’s Organization established in 1958.

②Ternhal Democratic Alliance. Established in 1977.

③ United Democratic Front of Namibia. Established in 1989.

④National Christian Action. Established in 1989.

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Namibia’s economy is dominated by the mining industry. Mining, animal husbandry and fisheries are the three pillars of Namibia's economy. 90% of the products are exported. The economic lifeline is in the hands of South Africa, Britain, the United States and local white people. After independence, the government clearly declared that it respects private property and will not implement large-scale nationalization; it implements a mixed economic system, with mixed enterprises involving private capital, foreign capital and government as the country's economic pillar. In terms of land, we use compensation methods to nationalize land that has been underutilized and abandoned by white farmers and distribute it to the landless black people; at the same time, we try to resettle returning refugees and gradually improve the living conditions of black people; we formulate investment laws to encourage foreign investment. GDP in 1993 was R8.194 billion. The monetary unit is the South African Rand, with an exchange rate of 3.506 rand to 1 US dollar (October 21, 1994).

Namibia is rich in mineral resources and is the fourth largest mineral-producing country in Africa. The main mineral deposits are: diamond, uranium, copper, lead, zinc, tungsten, etc. The mining industry is Namibia's largest economic sector. The manufacturing industry is underdeveloped, with only meat and fish processing plants, food factories, wood processing plants and small machinery factories. 85% of daily necessities are imported. The animal husbandry industry is relatively developed, accounting for 80% to 90% of the total output value of agriculture and animal husbandry. There are more than 6,300 farms in the country, the vast majority of which are run by white people. The planting industry has always lagged behind, and food cannot be self-sufficient. The main crops are corn, wheat, cotton, etc. In terms of fisheries, the government has determined a 200-mile exclusive economic zone and is preparing to implement planned development to prevent other countries from predatory fishing and damage to fishery resources, and at the same time vigorously develop fishery processing. The coast abounds in herring, sardines, mackerel, cod and lobster.

Namibia’s transportation infrastructure is relatively developed. The total length of roads is 58,000 kilometers, of which 4,500 kilometers are asphalt roads. The total length of railways is 2,382 kilometers. Walvis Bay is the largest deep water port. There are airports in major cities in the territory, and the capital's international airport has regular flights to South Africa, Botswana, Germany and Switzerland. The tourism industry is relatively developed. Beaches, nature reserves and other tourist spots are concentrated in the northern and southern areas.

70% of tourists are from South Africa, the others are from Western Europe.

After Namibia became independent, it remained within the Southern African Customs Union and the same currency zone. Its tariffs, foreign trade, and foreign exchange earnings were still controlled by South Africa. South Africa has canceled its budget subsidies to Namibia. The main creditor country is South Africa.

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After independence, the government abolished the apartheid education system implemented by South Africa in Namibia, decided to establish a universal education system that meets the needs of Namibia, and stipulates that six years of free education are compulsory Primary education. There are nearly 1,350 primary and secondary schools across the country, with 500,000 students enrolled. The University of Namibia is the only comprehensive university in the country. It was founded in 1993 and has more than 4,000 students; there are also more than 10 secondary technical schools and normal schools. The national illiteracy rate is 60%. The budgeted education funding for 2004/2005 was N$2.399 billion, ranking first in the budget expenditures of all ministries.

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Diplomacy pursues the policy of non-alignment and African unity, and hopes to maintain good relations with South Africa.

Namibia supports strengthening cooperation, South-South cooperation and North-South dialogue among African countries; it advocates the settlement of international disputes through negotiation. Namibia values ??solidarity and cooperation with neighboring countries and frontline countries.

Although Namibia gained economic independence from South Africa, it cannot sever all ties yet. It remains in the South African-controlled currency zone and the Southern African Customs Union. The two countries have a dispute over the ownership of Walvis Bay and several nearby islands; in May 1991, the two sides agreed to temporarily implement independent administration until the dispute was finally resolved.

The United States has large economic interests in Namibia. U.S. companies in Namibia account for more than one-third of all foreign companies in Namibia. The economies of the European Community, especially Germany and the Nordic countries, and Namibia are also relatively close.

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The main newspapers in Namibia include: "***", "The Namibian", "Namibia Today", "Windhoek Observer" 》. The Namibia Broadcasting Corporation, formerly known as the South West Africa Broadcasting Corporation, was founded in 1979; it consists of radio stations and television stations.

There are 192 news agencies and organizations across the country. There are more than ten kinds of newspapers and periodicals. The main newspapers and periodicals are: "The Namibian", founded in 1985; "The Peacemaker", founded in 1977; the official newspaper of the Turnhal Democratic Alliance, available in English, German and Dutch; New Times", People's Organization newspaper; "Windhoek Advertiser". The Broadcasting Corporation of Namibia is a national radio and television organization founded in 1979, and its property rights are owned by the state. It has a radio station that broadcasts in English, German, Afrikaans and 13 local languages; the TV station has only one channel and mainly broadcasts programs in English. The Namibia News Agency is a semi-official news agency. South Africa has a television broadcast station in Namibia.

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On March 22, 1990, Namibia established diplomatic relations with China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the friendly cooperative relations between the two countries have developed continuously, steadily and smoothly on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. Cooperation in politics, economy, education, health and other fields has been continuously deepened and expanded. The coordination and cooperation between the two countries in international affairs have been very close. In July 2004, President Nujoma paid a working visit to China. In December 2005, Namibian President Pohamba paid a state visit to China. From February 5 to 6, 2007, President Hu Jintao paid a state visit to Namibia, and the two countries issued a joint communique. From January to November 2006, the trade volume between China and Namibia was US$240 million, a year-on-year increase of 103%.

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The shield in the middle is the national flag pattern. There is an African right-horned antelope on each side of the coat of arms, symbolizing courage, grace and pride; the top is an osprey, symbolizing the vision of the country's leader. The pattern under the coat of arms is a symbol of the country's desert plains and represents the perseverance of the nation; the floral decorations printed on the desert plains symbolize the country's tradition and rich natural resources. The ribbon at the bottom reads "Unity, Liberty, Justice."

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Independence Day

March 21 (1990)

National Day

National Stone

Diamond

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The current government Taking office in March 2005. The current main members are: Prime Minister Nahas Angula (Nahas Angula), Deputy Prime Minister Libertina Amathila (female), Foreign Minister Marco Hausiku (Marco Hausiku), Interior Affairs Minister With Minister of Immigration Rosalia Nghidinwa (female), Minister of Trade and Industry Immanuel Ngatjizeko, Minister of Finance Sarah Kugangilwa-Ama Tila (Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, female) and others.

Why is Namibia a collision of mystery and wildness?

When we think of Africa, what do we think of? Is it an endless desert? Or the lions and cheetahs taking a leisurely walk on the African savannah? Or maybe the world-famous pyramids? In fact, there is another mysterious and wild country on the African continent, which is the peaceful country of Namibia located in southwest Africa.

Mibia is located in southwest Africa, bordering Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south. The altitude is 1000-2000 meters, it is dry and rainless, and it has a subtropical semi-desert climate. The country is divided into 13 administrative regions and 50 local governments. The capital is Windhoek.

As one of the last African countries to become independent in the world, Namibia's urban construction retains the legacy of the German colonial period and is known as the "European Back Garden". Namibia has a developed tourism industry and has long been a high-end vacation destination for European tourists. Its main attractions include the world's oldest Sossusvlei Red Desert, the largest flamingo gathering place in southern Africa, Qiongwan Port, Edsa National Zoo, Cross Cape Seal Beach, Skeleton Coast, Opuwo Himba Village, etc. were among the top ten tourist destinations of the year by "Lonely Planet" in 2015.

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1. Swakopmund

Swakopmund is located in the center of Namibia, facing the Atlantic Ocean to the west, while the other three sides are Surrounded by desert. The special geographical environment makes the town always foggy, and it is also known as Sleeping Beauty. During the German colonial period, this was the settlement of German immigrants, so the architectural style of the town is typical German style, and most of the residents are of German descent.

Swakopmund is very close to Qiongwan Port and is a seaside city with a strong German style. Before entering this seaside town, a tall red and white lighthouse will first catch our sight. It is said that European immigrants built lighthouses, piers, trestles, docks and other facilities here in order to open up Southwest Africa more than a hundred years ago. The Crystal Museum in the city is also worth a visit because it houses the world's largest collection of crystals and various gemstones, which are very exquisite and spectacular.

2. Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is one of the world's largest wildlife reserves.

Located in the north of Windhoek, it was built in 1907 and covers an area of ??22,000 square kilometers. The park is an inland plain and a semi-arid swamp area. Most of the plants are shrubs, thorn bushes, grasses and ancient balsam forests, as well as wild figs, small coconut trees and wolfthorns. There are many kinds of animals, including rhino, elephant, cheetah, lion, leopard, lynx, jackal, hyena, duiker, African waterbuck, antelope, blue buffalo, honey badger and python. In addition to mammals, there are also 323 species of birds with different feather colors. When there is sufficient rainfall in the summer, flamingos will also visit this place and breed their offspring here.

3. Quiver tree under the starry sky - Keetmanshoop

The quiver tree is a kind of aloe vera tree that grows on the southern edge of the Namibian desert in Africa, where it almost never rains. It rains all year round. The area is less than 60 millimeters, and the climate is extremely hot, but what is unbearable is that there are still trees growing here. These trees are completely exposed to the sun, and there is almost no sign of moisture nearby.