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In Love with Namibia showcases the major namibia africa destination travel, holidays and accommodation infrastructure as well as the tours and safaris which african and global visitors can enjoy before, during and after the FIFA World Cup 2010

Namibia Summary Information
Country name: Republic of Namibia
Area: 825,418 km²
Population: 1.8 million
People: 86% African (50% Ovambo, 9% Kavango, 7% Herero, 7% Damara, 5% Nama, 4% Caprivian, 3% San, 2% Baster, 0.5% Tswana), 7.4% mixed, 6.6% white
Language: English, Afrikaans, German, Herero
Religion: Christian, Lutheran and native

Government: Republic: Current Head of State: President Hipikefunye Pohamba

Founding Head of State: President Sam Nujoma

GDP: US$6.6 billion
GDP per capita: US$4,100.00
Annual Growth: 2%
Inflation: 7%
Major Industries: Mining (diamond, lead, tin, zinc, silver, tungsten, uranium, copper), meat packing, fish processing, dairy products, millet, sorghum, livestock, fish.

Main Trading Partners: UK, South Africa, Spain, Japan, Germany, USA.

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The Republic of Namibie or Deutsche Sud West Afrika as some die-hard Bavarians still refer to it gained its independence in 1990. It has since than been enjoying steady tourism growth with visitors coming mostly from Europe, the USA and Asia. Vistors from these countries enjoy Namibia because of its political stability, popular tourism attractions, international standard economic infrastructure and the highly rated tourism and hospitality infrastructure.

The rich and varied “namibia africa hospitality product includes but is not limited the Namib desert and the Kalahari desert with their characteristic sand dunes unfolding in a kaleidoscope of colours and shapes throughout the day as well as amazingly diversity of animal, plant and insect types adjusting to the harsh climatic conditions.

The vital southern African port city of Walvis Bay servicing the import needs of Namibia Botswana and South Africa is also a major hub of the skeleton coast desert tourism activities as well as the Namibian fishing industry.

Other namibia africa attractions include game viewing and hunting safaris along the vast savannah plains in the Etosha Park area, hiking trails in the Fish River canyon and the rich bird and game life in the Caprivi Region adjacent to the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls which are typically included as optional add-ons to a Namibia holiday and safari tour package.

Windhoek, the country’s capital host modern business and tourism infrastructure and is also one of the major southern africa business conferencing hubs. There are numerous famous namibia africa hotels and game lodges located on the way to and from the Windhoek international airport and the city city centre as well as around the City of Windhoek. The most famous include Okapuka Game Lodge and the Gocheganas Wellness Centre and Wildernes Lodge.

Namibia, Botswana, South Africa and the whole Southern Africa hospiltality industry players are looking forward to durably boost worldwide awareness about the unique southern African Region tourism brand in the build-up to the FIFA 2010 World Cup Event.