Travel Guide, Windhoek
Windhoek (German: Windhuk) is the capital of Namibia.
It is one of the few former colonies of Germany - but long time in dependency of South Africa. In 1990 to 1993 it became independent, in a peaceful way.
Windhoek is peaceful, like all Nambia. The city is relatively small in population, in a large country.
Most visitors look out for the national parks or game hunting. Windhoek offers real city life, with plenty opportunities to shop or go out.
It is one of the few former colonies of Germany - but long time in dependency of South Africa. In 1990 to 1993 it became independent, in a peaceful way.
Windhoek is peaceful, like all Nambia. The city is relatively small in population, in a large country.
Most visitors look out for the national parks or game hunting. Windhoek offers real city life, with plenty opportunities to shop or go out.
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Fast Facts
- When to go: All year round
- Population: 280,000 inhabitants
- Tourists per year: 570,000
- Language(s): English 7% (official), Afrikaans common language of most of the population and about 60% of the white population, German 32%, indigenous languages 1% (includes Oshivambo, Herero, Nama)
- Altitude (in meters): 0
- Major exports: diamonds, copper, gold, zinc, lead, uranium; cattle, processed fish, karakul skins
- Major imports: foodstuffs; petroleum products and fuel, machinery and equipment, chemicals
- http://www.windhoekcc.org.na/
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