Namibia gained independence from South Africa on 21 March 1990, following the South African Border War. However, Walvis Bay and the Penguin Islands remained under South African …

2 days ago · After 106 years of German and South African rule, Namibia became independent on March 21, 1990, under a democratic multiparty constitution. The capital of the country is …

4 days ago · Namibia is a mashup of abundant wildlife, impeccably wild landscape and cultural riches. This guide promises a perfectly planned visit.

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Mar 21, 1990 · In 1966 the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) launched the war for liberation for the area soon-named Namibia. The struggle for independence intensified and …

Only on 21 March 1990, Namibia gained independence from South Africa. The country's name is derived from the Namib Desert. With an area of 824,292 km² (318,260 sq. mi.), Namibia is 1.5 …

Namibia is the fourth-largest exporter of nonfuel minerals in Africa, the world's fifth-largest producer of uranium, and the producer of large quantities of lead, zinc, tin, silver, and tungsten.