Capital : Windhoek
Windhoek Namibia′s capital, nestles among rolling hills,it is a meeting place between Africa and
Europe, the modern and the old. In the capitol s main street , well-preserved German colonial buildings
are a sharp contrast with modern architectural styles, while Herero women in their traditional
Victorian dresses mingle with executives dressed in the latest fashions.
Located centrally, Windhoek is the starting point of an adventures holiday for many visitors to the
country and an ideal base from where to explore the rest of the country.
The city′s restaurants offer a variety of meals.
Windhoek offers a wide range of accommodation options, ranging from four-star hotels and homely
pensions and backpackers establishments and camp sites.
Climate :
Dry and arid, Namibia has two seasons summer and winter.
Summer : From November to April and is hot and sunny.
Day time temperature reach 40 degrees celcius while night time temperature drops to 18 degrees
celcius. Rain come in February and March. Winter runs from May through October and day time
conditions are sunny and mild.
Communications :
International country code for Namibia is + 264
Cellular services is provided by Mobile Telecommunication United Major Towns have Internet cafes
Electricity :
250 volts .Plug type is the rectangular three pin ( as found in the UK )
Language :
The official language is English but, ouside the tourist areas it is not widely spoken.
Afrikaans is the most commonly spoken language ( 60% ) Followed by German ( 32%) |
