Geography
Where is Namibia located?
Namibia is located in Southern Africa and is bordered by Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south and southeast. It also has a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
What is the name of the vast desert that covers much of western Namibia?
The Namib Desert
Which ocean borders Namibia to the west?
The Atlantic Ocean
What is the highest point in Namibia?
Brandberg Mountain (2,573 meters)
What famous park sits along the Skeleton Coast, known for its shipwrecks?
Skeleton Coast National Park
How many regions make up Namibia?
14
History and Culture
What year did Namibia gain independence from South Africa?
1990
What is the official language of Namibia?
English (although several indigenous languages are also spoken)
What unique architectural style are the Himba people known for, which uses ochre and butterfat?
Omaanda
What is the name of the annual festival celebrating Namibia's diverse cultural heritage?
Windhoek Karneval
What is the national sport of Namibia?
Netball
Nature and Wildlife
What is the largest mammal found in Namibia?
The African elephant
What iconic desert animal is known for its sand-swimming abilities?
The sidewinder snake
What unique flower thrives in the harsh Namib Desert, blooming after even the smallest amount of rain?
The Welwitschia mirabilis
What national park is home to the world's highest sand dunes, including Big Daddy?
Namib-Naukluft National Park
What type of bird, featured on the Namibian flag, is known for its distinctive call and aerial acrobatics?
The Namaqua chat
Food and Economy
What staple food, made from maize meal, is a popular dish in Namibia?
Pap (also known as phuthu or mieliepap)
What valuable mineral resource is found in large quantities in Namibia?
Diamonds
What is the name of the Namibian currency?
The Namibian dollar (NAD)
What unique export is Namibia known for, made from the dried dung of elephants and rhinoceroses?
Oryx dung fuel briquettes
What popular Namibian craft beer brand is named after a prominent landmark?
Windhoek Lager
Fun Facts
What is the name of the tallest building in Namibia?
Maerua Mall (92 meters)
What unique geological feature, similar to a petrified forest, is found in Damaraland?
The Petrified Forest
What popular tourist activity involves watching the sun set over the vast orange sand dunes?
Dune sundowners
What nickname does Namibia hold, referencing its stunning night skies?
The Stargazing Capital of Africa
What endangered black rhinoceros species is found in Namibia's Kunene region?
The Damara black rhinoceros
What traditional musical instrument, made from a hollow gourd, is played by the Himba people?
The oshikuti
What unusual annual event sees thousands of flamingos migrate to the Walvis Bay Lagoon?
The Greater Flamingo Influx
What type of sandboarding can be experienced in the Namib Desert, using large waxed cardboard boxes?
Carved wooden sleds and cardboard duneboarding
What unique geological formation, resembling a giant fingerprint, is found in the Brandberg Mountains?
The White Lady rock painting
What nickname do some call Namibia, referencing its diverse landscapes and wildlife?
The Land of Contrasts