Namibia
Bordered by Angola, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa and the South Atlantic Ocean, the Republic of Namibia is situated in Southern Africa. Windhoek is the capital city and Walvis Bay is Namibia's main port.
After the Second World War, South West Africa was annexed to South Africa. Though in 1966 the United Nations ended the mandate but South Africa continued to govern SWA extending South Africa's apartheid laws to the country. The country became officially known as Namibia in 1968. Struggle for independence was started by SWAPO, the South West Africa People's Organization. Finally independence was achieved in 1990.
The mining industry is an important contributor to the national economy. The country is famous for its production of gem-quality diamonds and is the fifth largest producer of uranium in the world. Other minerals include copper, gold, lead, tin, tungsten, silver and zinc. Agriculture provides employment for almost half of the population. Other related industries include meat packing and fish processing. Tourism is a growing industry.
Most of the people speak Afrikaans, though English is the official language of the country. Other languages are German and the indigenous languages of Herero, Nama and Oshivambo. Majority of the people are Christians and between ten and twenty percent of the popultion have indigenous beliefs.
Namibian cuisine is known for the use of game such as venison. Namibia is also an important producer of beef and mutton. Seafood is available from the country's coastal region. The German colonial rule has left a legacy of a variety of sausages, breads, cakes and pastries. Traditional food includes porridge and soup made from cornmeal, millet or cassava, supplemented by fish or meat stew, vegetables and milk products. Wine is produced locally and beer made from marula fruit is a favorite during the marula harvest.
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