Namibia
Southwest African nation
Namibia is a country in southwestern Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Angola, Botswana, and South Africa.
Known for the Namib Desert—one of the world's oldest—and sparse population across vast arid landscapes.
Formerly the German colony of South-West Africa, then administered by South Africa until independence in 1990.
We drove through Namibia to see the dunes at Sossusvlei.
Long-horned desert antelope
- springbokLeaping southern African antelope
- elephantTusked gray giant
- rhinocerosLarge horned African mammal
- cheetahFastest land animal
kudu · giraffe · leopard · lion · zebra · jackal · hyena · meerkat
Southwestern African coastal desert
- dunesWind-formed sand ridges
- aridDevoid of water
- fairy circlesUnexplained circular clearings in vegetation
- shipwrecksDestroyed vessels underwater
Southern African semi-desert
- ZambeziFourth-longest African river
- Atlantic coastOcean-bordering eastern shore
Precious crystallized carbon
Wildlife observation journey
- lodgesBackcountry rental cabins
- stargazingObserving celestial bodies
- adventure travelTourism seeking thrills
- 4x4All-wheel-drive truck
Final decade's start
- decolonizationEnding imperial control
- liberationRelease from constraint
- apartheidRacial separation policy
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
self-determination · constitution · freedom struggle · nationalism
Compensation for historical wrongs
- German architectureBuilding traditions from Deutschland
- diamond rushFrenzied hunt for precious crystals
- settlerOne who colonizes territory
- missionaryReligious outreach worker
Colonists from Deutschland
- tribal culturesSocieties organized by kinship
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- nomadicWithout fixed residence
- traditional dressCulturally specific attire
oryx
Long-horned desert antelope
- springbokLeaping southern African antelope
- elephantTusked gray giant
- rhinocerosLarge horned African mammal
cheetah · kudu · giraffe · leopard · lion · zebra · jackal · hyena · meerkat · warthog
Namib
Southwestern African coastal desert
- dunesWind-formed sand ridges
- aridDevoid of water
- fairy circlesUnexplained circular clearings in vegetation
Kalahari
Southern African semi-desert
- ZambeziFourth-longest African river
- Atlantic coastOcean-bordering eastern shore
diamonds
Precious crystallized carbon
safari
Wildlife observation journey
- lodgesBackcountry rental cabins
- stargazingObserving celestial bodies
- adventure travelTourism seeking thrills
4x4 · camping · ecotourism · cultural tours
1990
Final decade's start
- decolonizationEnding imperial control
- liberationRelease from constraint
- apartheidRacial separation policy
sovereignty · self-determination · constitution · freedom struggle · nationalism
reparations
Compensation for historical wrongs
- German architectureBuilding traditions from Deutschland
- diamond rushFrenzied hunt for precious crystals
- settlerOne who colonizes territory
German settlers
Colonists from Deutschland
- tribal culturesSocieties organized by kinship
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- nomadicWithout fixed residence
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