Namibia

Capital:  Windhoek

Airports:  Windhoek

Currency:  The is the basic monetary unit.  For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.

Time Zones:  Current local time. Standard time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  

Languages:    English, Afrikaans, German and native languages.

Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Namibia.

Travel Advisories:  Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.

The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about Namibia.

Recommended Reading:  Lonely Planet - Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia | Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia travel atlas

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