Namibia
Republic of Namibia
People: Namibian
Namibia is located in Southern Africa and has a population of around 3 million. Its capital city is Windhoek, and the most widely spoken official language is Afrikaans.
By the numbers, Namibia is the 137th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.04% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 33rd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 4 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Namibia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Namibia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Windhoek |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Southern Africa |
| Population | 3,022,401 |
| Area | 825,615 km² |
| Currency | Namibian dollar (NAD) $ |
| Official Languages | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
| Dialling Code | +264 |
| Internet TLD | .na |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | NA / NAM |
| Borders | Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Namibia
What is the capital and currency of Namibia?
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek and the currency is the Namibian dollar (NAD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Namibia?
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek.
What currency does Namibia use?
Namibia uses the Namibian dollar (NAD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Namibia?
The official languages of Namibia are Afrikaans and English and German and Herero and Khoekhoe and Kwangali and Lozi and Ndonga and Tswana.
What is the dialling code for Namibia?
The international dialling code for Namibia is +264.
What side of the road does Namibia drive on?
Namibia drives on the left-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Namibia
Angola
Botswana
South Africa
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