Axion 3D Atlas/ATLAS.iso/stats/165.txt

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{1}Geography{4}
{4}To see a map of Namibia, click {z,"9.179284,-29.013186,25.826935,-16.219708",here}{4}!

{2}Location:{4} Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and South Africa

{2}Area:{4}
{3}total area:{4} 825,418 sq km
{3}land area:{4} 825,418 sq km
{3}comparative area:{4} slightly more than half the size of Alaska

{2}Land boundaries:{4}
{3}total:{4} 3,824 km
{3}border countries:{4} Angola 1,376 km, Botswana 1,360 km, South Africa 855 km, Zambia 233 km

{2}Coastline:{4} 1,572 km

{2}Maritime claims:{4}
contiguous zone: 24 nm
{3}exclusive economic zone:{4} 200 nm
{3}territorial sea:{4} 12 nm

{2}International disputes:{4} short section of boundary with Botswana is indefinite; quadripoint with
Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe is in disagreement; dispute with Botswana over uninhabited
Kasikili (Sidudu) Island in Linyanti (Chobe) River remained unresolved in December 1995, and the
parties agreed to refer the matter to the ICJ

{2}Climate:{4} desert; hot, dry; rainfall sparse and erratic

{2}Terrain:{4} mostly high plateau; Namib Desert along coast; Kalahari Desert in east
{3}lowest point:{4} Atlantic Ocean 0 m
{3}highest point:{4} Konigstein 2,606 m

{2}Natural resources:{4} diamonds, copper, uranium, gold, lead, tin, lithium, cadmium, zinc, salt,
vanadium, natural gas, fish; suspected deposits of oil, natural gas, coal, iron ore

{2}Land use:{4}
{3}arable land:{4} 1%
{3}permanent crops:{4} 0%
{3}meadows and pastures:{4} 64%
{3}forest and woodland:{4} 22%
{3}other:{4} 13%

{2}Irrigated land:{4} 40 sq km (1989 est.)

{2}Environment:{4}
{3}current issues:{4} very limited natural fresh water resources; desertification

{2}natural hazards:{4} prolonged periods of drought

{2}international agreements:{4} party to - Climate Change, Endangered Species, Law of the Sea, Ozone
Layer Protection; signed, but not ratified - Biodiversity, Desertification, Hazardous Wastes


{1}People{4}

{2}Population:{4} 1,677,243 (July 1996 est.)

{2}Age structure:{4}
{3}0-14 years:{4} 44% (male 370,090; female 362,185)
{3}15-64 years:{4} 52% (male 428,488; female 449,726)
{3}65 years and over:{4} 4% (male 28,599; female 38,155) (July 1996 est.)

{2}Population growth rate:{4} 2.93% (1996 est.)

{2}Birth rate:{4} 37.29 births/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Death rate:{4} 7.98 deaths/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Net migration rate:{4} 0 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1996 est.)

{2}Sex ratio:{4}
{3}at birth:{4} 1.03 male(s)/female
{3}under 15 years:{4} 1.02 male(s)/female
{3}15-64 years:{4} 0.95 male(s)/female
{3}65 years and over:{4} 0.75 male(s)/female
{3}all ages:{4} 0.97 male(s)/female (1996 est.)

{2}Infant mortality rate:{4} 47.2 deaths/1,000 live births (1996 est.)

{2}Life expectancy at birth:{4}
{3}total population:{4} 64.48 years
{3}male:{4} 62.85 years
{3}female:{4} 66.16 years (1996 est.)

{2}Total fertility rate:{4} 5.1 children born/woman (1996 est.)

{2}Nationality:{4}
{3}noun:{4} Namibian(s)
{3}adjective:{4} Namibian

{2}Ethnic divisions:{4} black 86%, white 6.6%, mixed 7.4%
{3}note:{4} about 50% of the population belong to the Ovambo tribe and 9% to the Kavangos tribe;
other ethnic groups are: Herero 7%, Damara 7%, Nama 5%, Caprivian 4%, Bushmen 3%, Baster
2%, Tswana 0.5%

{2}Religions:{4} Christian 80% to 90%, Lutheran 50% at least, other Christian denominations 30%,
native religions 10% to 20%

{2}Languages:{4} English 7% (official), Afrikaans common language of most of the population and about
60% of the white population, German 32%, indigenous languages: Oshivambo, Herero, Nama

{2}Literacy:{4} age 15 and over can read and write (1960 est.)
{3}total population:{4} 38%
{3}male:{4} 45%
{3}female:{4} 31%


{1}Government{4}

{2}Name of country:{4}
{3}conventional long form:{4} Republic of Namibia
{3}conventional short form:{4} Namibia

{2}Type of government:{4} republic

{2}Capital:{4} Windhoek

{2}Administrative divisions:{4} 13 regions; Erongo, Hardap, Karas, Khomas, Kunene, Caprivi
(Liambezi), Ohangwena, Okavango, Omaheke, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa

{2}Independence:{4} 21 March 1990 (from South African mandate)

{2}National holiday:{4} Independence Day, 21 March (1990)

{2}Constitution:{4} ratified 9 February 1990; effective 12 March 1990

{2}Legal system:{4} based on Roman-Dutch law and 1990 constitution

{2}Suffrage:{4} 18 years of age; universal

{2}Executive branch:{4}
chief of state and head of government: President Sam NUJOMA (since 21 March 1990) was
elected for a five-year term by universal suffrage; election last held 7-8 December 1994 (next to
be held NA December 1999); results - Sam NUJOMA elected president; percent of vote NA
{3}cabinet:{4} Cabinet appointed by the president from the members of National Assembly

{2}Legislative branch:{4} bicameral legislature
National Council: elections last held 30 November-3 December 1992 (next to be held by
December 1998); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (26 total) SWAPO 19, DTA 6, UDF
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National Assembly: elections last held 7-8 December 1994 (next to be held NA December 1999);
results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (72 total) SWAPO 53, DTA 15, UDF 2, MAG 1, DCN
1

{2}Judicial branch:{4} Supreme Court

{2}Political parties and leaders:{4} South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), Sam NUJOMA;
SWAPO for Justice, Zacharia NJOMBA; DTA of Namibia (formerly Democratic Turnhalle Alliance)
(DTA), Mishake MUYONGO; United Democratic Front (UDF), Justus GAROEB; Federal
Convention of Namibia (FCN), Keiphas CONRADIE; Monitor Action Group (MAG), Kosie
PRETORIUS; Workers Revolutionary Party (WRP); Southwest African National Union (SWANU),
Hitjevi VEII; Democratic Coalition of Namibia (DCN), Moses K. KATJIUONGUA; National Patriotic
Front (NPF), Moses K. KATJIUONGUA

{2}Other political or pressure groups:{4} NA

{2}International organization participation:{4} ACP, AfDB, C, CCC, ECA, FAO, G-77, IAEA, IBRD,
ICAO, ICRM, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Intelsat, Interpol, IOC, IOM (observer), ITU,
NAM, OAU, SACU, SADC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UPU, WCL, WHO, WIPO,
WMO, WTrO

{2}Diplomatic representation in US:{4}
{3}chief of mission:{4} Ambassador Tuliameni KALOMOH
{3}chancery:{4} 1605 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009
{3}telephone:{4} [1] [phone]
{3}FAX:{4} [1] [phone]

{2}US diplomatic representation:{4}
{3}chief of mission:{4} Ambassador Marshall F. McCALLIE
{3}embassy:{4} Ausplan Building, 14 Lossen St., Windhoek
{3}mailing address:{4} Private Bag 12029 Ausspannplatz, Windhoek
{3}telephone:{4} [264] (61) 221601
{3}FAX:{4} [264] (61) 229792

{2}Flag:{4} a large blue triangle with a yellow sunburst fills the upper left section, and an equal green
triangle (solid) fills the lower right section; the triangles are separated by a red stripe that is
contrasted by two narrow white-edge borders


{1}Economy{4}

{2}Economic overview:{4} The economy is heavily dependent on the extraction and processing of
minerals for export. Mining accounts for almost 25% of GDP. Namibia is the fourth-largest
exporter of nonfuel minerals in Africa and the world's fifth-largest producer of uranium. Rich
alluvial diamond deposits make Namibia a primary source for gem-quality diamonds. Namibia also
produces large quantities of lead, zinc, tin, silver, and tungsten. More than half the population
depends on agriculture (largely subsistence agriculture) for its livelihood. Namibia must import
some of its food.

{2}GDP:{4} purchasing power parity - $5.8 billion (1994 est.)

{2}GDP real growth rate:{4} 6.6% (1994 est.)

{2}GDP per capita:{4} $3,600 (1994 est.)

{2}GDP composition by sector:{4}
{3}agriculture:{4} NA%
{3}industry:{4} NA%
{3}services:{4} NA%

{2}Inflation rate (consumer prices):{4} 11% (1994)

{2}Labor force:{4} 500,000
{3}by occupation:{4} agriculture 60%, industry and commerce 19%, services 8%, government 7%,
mining 6% (1981 est.)

{2}Unemployment rate:{4} 35% in urban areas (1993 est.)

{2}Budget:{4}
{3}revenues:{4} $941 million
{3}expenditures:{4} $1.05 billion, including capital expenditures of $157 million (FY93/94)

{2}Industries:{4} meat packing, fish processing, dairy products; mining (diamond, lead, zinc, tin, silver,
tungsten, uranium, copper)

{2}Industrial production growth rate:{4} 10% (1994)

{2}Electricity:{4}
{3}capacity:{4} 406,000 kW
{3}production:{4} 1.29 billion kWh
{3}consumption per capita:{4} 658 kWh (1991)

{2}Agriculture:{4} millet, sorghum, peanuts; livestock; fish catch potential of over 1 million metric tons
not being fulfilled

{2}Exports:{4} $1.3 billion (f.o.b., 1993)
{3}commodities:{4} diamonds, copper, gold, zinc, lead, uranium, cattle, processed fish, karakul skins
{3}partners:{4} Switzerland, South Africa, Germany, UK

{2}Imports:{4} $1.2 billion (f.o.b., 1993)
{3}commodities:{4} foodstuffs, petroleum products and fuel, machinery and equipment
{3}partners:{4} South Africa, Germany, US, Japan

{2}External debt:{4} about $385 million (1994 est.)

{2}Economic aid:{4}
{3}recipient:{4} ODA, $NA

{2}Currency:{4} 1 South African rand (R) = 100 cents

{2}Exchange rates:{4} South African rand (R) per US$1 - 3.6417 (January 1996), 3.6266 (1995), 3.5490
(1994), 3.2636 (1993), 2.8497 (1992), 2.7653 (1991)

{2}Fiscal year:{4} 1 April - 31 March


{1}Transportation{4}

{2}Railways:{4}
{3}total:{4} 2,382 km (1995)
narrow gauge: 2,382 km 1.067-m gauge; single track

{2}Highways:{4}
{3}total:{4} 54,186 km
{3}paved:{4} 4,056 km
{3}unpaved:{4} 50,130 km (1987 est.)

{2}Ports:{4} Luderitz, Walvis Bay

{2}Merchant marine:{4} none

{2}Airports:{4}
{3}total:{4} 108
{3}with paved runways over 3,047 m:{4} 2
{3}with paved runways 2,438 to 3,047 m:{4} 2
{3}with paved runways 1,524 to 2,437 m:{4} 14
{3}with paved runways 914 to 1,523 m:{4} 3
{3}with paved runways under 914 m:{4} 10
{3}with unpaved runways 2,438 to 3,047 m:{4} 2
{3}with unpaved runways 1,524 to 2,437 m:{4} 17
{3}with unpaved runways 914 to 1,523 m:{4} 58 (1995 est.)


{1}Communications{4}

{2}Telephones:{4} 89,722 (1992 est.)

{2}Telephone system:{4}
{3}domestic:{4} good urban services; fair rural service; microwave radio relay links major towns;
connections to other populated places are by open wire
{3}international:{4} NA

{2}Radio broadcast stations:{4} AM 4, FM 40, shortwave 0

{2}Radios:{4} 195,000 (1992 est.)

{2}Television broadcast stations:{4} 3

{2}Televisions:{4} 27,000 (1993 est.)


{1}Defense{4}

{2}Branches:{4} National Defense Force (Army), Police

{2}Manpower availability:{4}
{3}males age 15-49:{4} 377,687
{3}males fit for military service:{4} 224,682 (1996 est.)

{2}Defense expenditures:{4} exchange rate conversion - $64 million, 2.1% of GDP (FY95/96)