National Symbols of Namibia

Last updated on May 20th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

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Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

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Namibia is a country in Africa. The official name of Namibia is the Republic of Namibia. It shares borders with 4 countries: Angola, Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa. The people of Namibia are called Namibians. The country is in Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and South Africa.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Namibia has also been influenced. The etymology of Namibia can be defined as; From the coastal Namib Desert. Namib means “area where there is nothing” in the Nama language.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Namibia include Ovambo and Kavango.

Air Namibia is the national airline of Namibia. The national colors of the country are blue, red, green, white, and yellow. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is NAM.

Namibia is known for the highest dunes in the world. The national dish of Namibia is Pap. Oshikundu, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Namibia is Ekola.

The country has the time zone UTC+2 (CAST) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Namibia is divided into 14 regions. The capital of the country is Windhoek, which is also the largest city in Namibia.

The literacy rate in Namibia is 88.3%.

The country’s total area is 825,615 km² (318,772 sq mi), and the total population is 2,540,905. The country’s average elevation is 1,141 m (3,743 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Mostly high plateau; Namib Desert along the coast; Kalahari Desert in the east. The country’s usual climate is desert; hot, and dry; rainfall is sparse and erratic.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Namibia has 1,572 km of coastline.

The Namibian dollar serves as the national unit of currency, and the Bank of Namibia (BoN) is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Namibia is .na and the country code is +264. Two Oryx Proper is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The National Museum of Namibia serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The National Museum of Namibia is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Namibia is the Ohorokova, and 21 March is designated as National Day. In Namibia, the majority of the population practices Christianity and Lutheranism as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Namibia has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Namibia’s national bird is the African fish eagle, while its national animal is the Oryx. The national flower is Welwitschia, the national tree of Namibia is the Quiver, and the highest peak is Brandberg.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Namibia is Namibian flying snake.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Namibia and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football is considered the country’s national sport.

Sam Nujoma is the founder of Namibia. The country’s national anthem was written and composed by Axali Doëseb.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of Namibia is Heroes’ Acre. The country’s national hero is Hendrik Witbooi.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Namibia is a member of the African Union (AU), Commonwealth of Nations, Southern African Development Community (SADC), and United Nations (UN). Namibia collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “Endless Horizons” whereas, “Unity, liberty, justice” is the official motto of the country.

Saara Kuugongelwa is the current Prime minister of Namibia, and Hage Geingob is the President.

Namibia has declared Oshiwambo as the country’s official language.

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Country information

Former name(s)	South-West Africa
Official name(s)	Republic of Namibia
Alternative name(s)	Republic of Namibia (official, English)
Regional location	Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and South Africa
Country name etymology	From the coastal Namib Desert. Namib means "area where there is nothing" in the Nama language
Climate	Desert; hot, dry; rainfall sparse and erratic
Terrain	Mostly high plateau; Namib Desert along the coast; Kalahari Desert in the east
Population	2,540,905
National Day	21 Mar 1990
Language(s)	Oshiwambo
Religion	Christianity and Lutheranism
Country code	+264
Literacy rate	88.3%
Currency	Namibian dollar
Capital city	Windhoek
ISO	NAM
Domain(TLD)	.na
Ethnicity	Ovambo and Kavango
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Namibian
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	825,615 km² (318,772 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+2 (CAST)
Average elevation	1,141 m (3,743 ft)
Coastline	1,572 km
Mains electricity	220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Namibia

Motto of Namibia

"Unity, liberty, justice"

National animal of Namibia

The National animal of Namibia is Oryx

National flower of Namibia

The National flower of Namibia is Welwitschia. Botanical name is Welwitschia Mirabilis.

National bird of Namibia

The National bird of Namibia is African fish eagle

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Namibian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

An old monkey never forgets how to climb trees.

A diamonds father is coal, yet it regards itself as upper-class.

Learning expands great souls.

A parasite cannot live alone.

When a tiny toe is hurting the whole body stoops down to attend to it.

Where there are birds, there is water.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off your lips.

Those who live together cannot hide their behinds from each other.

If the State is going to fall, it is from the belly.

The bone given to you by the king is meat.

The earth is not ours, it is a treasure we hold in trust for future generations.

When the fish gets rotten, it all starts from the head.

Only the strong survive.

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