Cunene RiverThe Cunene (Portuguese spelling) or Kunene (common Namibian spelling) is a river in Southern Africa. It flows from the Angola highlands southwards to the border with Namibia. It then flows in a westerly direction along the border until it reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
Atlantic OceanThe Atlantic Ocean is the second largest of the world's five oceans, with an area of about 85,133,000 square kilometers (32,870,000 sq mi). It covers approximately 17% of Earth's surface and about 24% of its water surface area. During the Age of Discovery, it was known for separating the New World of the Americas (North America and South America) from the Old World of Afro-Eurasia (Africa, Asia, and Europe).
Swakop RiverThe Swakop River (Khoekhoe: Tsoaxaub) is a major river in western central Namibia. Its source is in the Khomas Highland. From there it flows westwards through the town of Okahandja, the historic mission station at Gross Barmen, and the settlement of Otjimbingwe. It then crosses the Namib desert and reaches the Atlantic Ocean at Swakopmund ('Mouth of the Swakop'). The Swakop is an ephemeral river; its run-off is roughly 40 million cubic metres per annum.
NamibiaCountry in Southern AfricaFlag Coat of armsMotto: "Unity, Liberty, Justice"Anthem: "Namibia, Land of the Brave" Show globeShow map of AfricaCapitaland largest cityWindhoek22°34′S17°5′E / 22.567°S 17.083°E / -22.567; 17.083Official languagesEnglishRecognised national languagesAfrikaansGermanKhoekhoegowabOshiwamboOtjihereroRuKwangaliSetswanasiLoziRecognised regional languagesǃKungGcirikuThimbukushuEthnic groups (2023)93.2% Indigenous African3.6% Coloured and Baster1.8% White1.4% Asian / otherReligion (2023)87.9% Christianity43.7% Lutheranism22.8% Catholicism17.0% Anglicanism4.4% Other Christian10.5% Other1.6% No religionDemonymNamibianGovernmentUnitary semi-presidential republic• PresidentNetumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah• Vice PresidentLucia Witbooi• Prime MinisterElijah Ngurare• Deputy Prime MinisterVacant• Chief JusticePeter ShivuteLegislatureParliament• Upper houseNational Council• Lower houseNational AssemblyIndependence from South Africa• Constitution9 February 1990• Independence21 March 1990Area • Total825,615 km (318,772 sq mi) (34th)• Water (%)NegligiblePopulation• 2025 census 3,022,401 (136th)• Density3.7/km (9.6/sq mi)GDP (PPP)2025 estimate• Total $37.73 billion (145th)• Per capita $12,370 (117th)GDP (nominal)2025 estimate• Total $14.21 billion (145th)• Per capita $4,660 (120th)Gini (2015)59.1high inequalityHDI (2023) 0.665medium (136th)CurrencyNamibian dollarSouth African randTime zoneUTC+2 (CAT)Date formatdd/mm/yyyyCalling code+264ISO 3166 codeNAInternet TLD.naNamibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa.
Benguela CurrentThe Benguela Current is the broad, northward flowing ocean current that forms the eastern portion of the South AtlanticOcean gyre. The current extends from roughly Cape Point in the south, to the position of the Angola-Benguela Front in the north, at around 16°S. The current is driven by the prevailing south easterly trade winds. Inshore of the Benguela Current proper, the south easterly winds drive coastal upwelling, forming the Benguela Upwelling System.
UpwellingUpwelling is an oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and usually nutrient-rich water from deep water towards the ocean surface. It replaces the warmer and usually nutrient-depleted surface water. The nutrient-rich upwelled water stimulates the growth and reproduction of primary producers such as phytoplankton.
AngolaAngola, officially the Republic of Angola, is a country on the western coast of Southern Africa. It is the second-largest Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) country after Brazil in both total area and population and is the seventh-largest country in Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Zambia to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
NamibThe Namib (, ; Portuguese: Namibe) is a coastal desert in Southern Africa. According to the broadest definition, the Namib stretches for more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) along the Atlantic coasts of Angola, Namibia, and northwest South Africa, extending southward from the Carunjamba River in Angola, through Namibia and to the Olifants River in Western Cape, South Africa.
Portuguese peopleEthnic group native to PortugalEthnic groupThe Portuguese people (Portuguese: Portugueses generic plural, Português (male), or Portuguesa(s) (female(s)) are a Romance ethnic group and nation indigenous to Portugal, a country that occupies the west side of the Iberian Peninsula in south-west Europe, who share culture, ancestry and language. The Portuguese state began with the founding of the County of Portugal in 868.
ClimateClimate is the long-term weather pattern in a region, typically averaged over 30 years. More rigorously, it is the mean and variability of meteorological variables over a time spanning from months to millions of years. Some of the meteorological variables that are commonly measured are temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation.
FogFog is a visible aerosol consisting of tiny waterdroplets or ice crystals held in the air near the Earth's surface. Fog can be considered a type of low-lying cloud usually resembling stratus and is heavily influenced by nearby bodies of water, topography, and wind conditions. In turn, fog affects many human activities, such as shipping, travel, and warfare. Recent atmospheric research indicates that fog also functions as an active aquatic ecosystem.
San peoplesThe San peoples (also Saan), or Bushmen, are the members of any of the indigenous hunter-gatherer cultures of southern Africa, and the oldest surviving cultures of the region. Some interpretations of the genetic analysis suggest divergence from other humans as early as 100,000 to 200,000 years ago. Their recent ancestral territories span Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and South Africa.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.