Namibia

Country Information

Namibia is a Southern African country known for its mineral wealth and stable governance. The capital is Windhoek.

Political System

Namibia is a unitary presidential republic.

Economic Indicators

GDP (2023 est.):

USD 14.5 billion

Population

Approximately 2.7 million

Currency

Namibian Dollar (NAD), pegged to the South African Rand (ZAR)

Main Industries

Mining (diamonds, uranium), agriculture, tourism, fishing.

Investment Climate

Attractive mining and energy sectors, with government incentives for foreign investment.

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