Namibia: Some Basic Facts

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1. Namibia's coastline is on the ...? Indian Ocean Atlantic Ocean Red Sea Pacific Ocean

2. What is the capital of Namibia? Swakopmund Grootfontein Luederitz Windhoek

3. What is the approximate area of the country? 410,200 sq miles 317,700 sq miles 126,900 sq miles 97,400 sq miles

4. What was the approximate population of Namibia in 2000? 1.8 million 3.7 million 5.1 million 11.2 million

5. Large areas of Namibia are desert. True or false? True False

6. What is the currency? British Pound The Euro Nam Namibian Dollar

7. Namibia is one of the poorest countries in Africa. True or false? True False

8. Which of the following does Namibia NOT export? Uranium Bananas Diamonds Copper

9. When did Namibia gain independence? 1990 1975 1961 1954

10. Immediately prior to gaining independence Namibia was ruled by ...? South Africa Portugal Britain France