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Namibia

Republic of Namibia

CapitalWindhoek
RegionSouthern Africa
CurrencyNAD, ZAR
Official languagesAfrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Access to the seaYes
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Dead trees standing on the pale clay pan of Deadvlei.
Namibia · Place of interest

Deadvlei

Deadvlei is a pale basin with a clay floor and dead acacia trees, reached by walking over sand. The walk from the arrival point is approximately 1.1 kilometres.

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Wide view of Fish River Canyon from the rim near Hobas.
Namibia · Region or area

Fish River Canyon

Fish River Canyon offers two distinct ways to experience its landscape: view it from the lookout near Hobas or hike roughly 90 kilometres to Ai-Ais, a remote, multi-day route that requires preparation.

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Hobas
Namibia · Place of interest

Hobas

Hobas is a base near the start of the hiking route and the main Fish River Canyon viewpoint. It offers a way to see the canyon without undertaking the trek to Ai-Ais.

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Namib Sand Sea
Namibia · Region or area

Namib Sand Sea

The Namib Sand Sea is a landscape of active dunes and Atlantic fog in an extremely arid environment. It is inscribed on the World Heritage List for its geological and ecological processes.

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Sesriem
Namibia · City or town

Sesriem

Sesriem serves as a gateway to the dunes and *vlei*. The settlement has practical services, including camping and basic supplies, and lies about 60 kilometres from Sossusvlei.

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Red dunes of Sossusvlei in early morning light, Namibia.
Namibia · Place of interest

Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei is a terminal depression linked to the occasional course of the Tsauchab River, within a landscape of sand and ephemeral riverbeds. Its appearance can change after exceptional rains.

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Windhoek
Namibia · City or town

Windhoek

Windhoek is Namibia’s capital, in the Khomas Region. Available information presents it as a point of reference for locating the country, but does not describe current services or visiting conditions.

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