Namibia

News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Namibia, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in nearly three decades. This visit concludes his five-nation outreach to the Global South and seeks to strengthen cooperation.

About Namibia

• It is located in southwestern Africa.
• Bordering states: It borders Angola, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean.
• The Orange River marks the southern border with South Africa, while the Kunene and Okavango Rivers partly form the northern border with Angola.
• It is the second least densely populated country in the world after Mongolia.
• Capital: Windhoek
• It gained independence from South Africa on March 21, 1990
• Major geographical zones:Namib Desert (west), Central Plateau, Kalahari (east)
• Major rivers: Kunene, Okavango, Zambezi, Orange
• Climate:Arid to semi-arid, low rainfall, high temperature variations
• Major physical features:  Etosha Pan and Fish River Canyon
• Ethnic groups:Ovambo (majority), Kavango, Herero, Nama, Damara
• Most spoken languages: English, Ovambo, Khoekhoe, and Afrikaans.
• Economy: Mining (diamonds, uranium, base metals) is the largest GDP contributor. Agriculture employs 35% but contributes only 11% to GDP. Fishing and tourism are key sectors
• Major conservation areas: Etosha National Park, Skeleton Coast, and Namib-Naukluft Park