The Republic of Namibia is a country in southern Africa, lying on the South Atlantic coast. It shares borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south. It gained independence from South Africa in 1990 and its capital city is Windhoek.

This beautiful country is blessed with rich natural resources, a solid modern infrastructure and diverse traditional cultures. Its vast deserts, seascapes and annual quota of 300 days of sunshine now draws travellers as one of Africa's most intriguing destinations.