🇳🇦Namibia
Africa
Information
Capital
Windhoek
Population
3,110,000
Currency
Namibian dollar (NAD $)
Languages
Anglais, Oshiwambo, Herero, Nama
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+264
Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Area
824,292 km²
Government
Parliamentary republic
National day
21 March - Independence Day
Internet domain
.na
About
Namibia is a Southern African country renowned for the vast Namib Desert and its rich wildlife. It gained independence from South Africa in 1990 and operates as a parliamentary republic. The nation focuses on digital and economic development through plans like NDP6.
Safety
Risk level :Risque moyen global, avec criminalité urbaine et vols dans les zones touristiques.
Risk areas
Windhoek (centres-villes) - Criminalité et volsRégion du Caprivi - Risques séparatistes limitésZones frontalières Angola/Zambie - Braconnage et criminalité
Crime(medium)
- Éviter de marcher seul la nuit
- Ne pas afficher d'objets de valeur
Terrorism(low)
- Risque faible, vigilance standard recommandée
Transport
- Conduire de jour, utiliser 4x4 hors routes principales
Natural risks(Inondations saisonnières et sécheresses)
- Suivre alertes météo, éviter zones inondables
Health(Système de santé limité, hôpitaux publics surchargés)
- Vaccins Hépatite A/B, Typhoïde, Rage; assurance rapatriement
Practical tips
- Inscription Consulat, copie passeport
- Éviter contacts physiques en public
- Utiliser applications taxi officielles
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center350
1-bedroom apartment in city center450
1-bedroom apartment in suburb300
3-bedroom apartment in city center900
3-bedroom apartment in suburb650
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal6
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant35
McDonald's menu6
Local beer (0.5L)1.50
Cappuccino2.50
Water (1.5L)0.80
Bread (500g)1.20
Milk (1L)1.30
Eggs (12)2.50
Chicken (1kg)5
Apples (1kg)2.50
Bananas (1kg)1.80
Transport
Public transport ticket1
Monthly transport subscription25
Taxi ride (start)2.50
Taxi (1km)0.80
Gasoline (1L)1.20
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)35
Tennis court (1h weekend)15
Cinema7
Theater20
Health
General practitioner consultation40
Dentist consultation50
Antibiotic medications10
Cold medications (6 days)6
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)60
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)15
Public services for 85m² apartment50
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60
Nike sports shoes90
International primary school (monthly)500
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type D, Type M
Emergency numbers
Police119
Ambulance112
Fire department112
Practical information
Driving side
Left
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
10-15% in restaurants