Namibia

nəˈmɪbiə

Definition

Definition of Namibia - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

geographycountry in southern Africa with Windhoek as capital

Namibia is known for its stunning landscapes.

Republic of Namibia

southern africanation with a diverse culture and history

Namibia's history includes colonization and independence.

Republic of Namibia

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Republic of Namibia

country in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic coast

The Republic of Namibia is known for its desert landscapes.

Origin of Namibia

Khoekhoe, namib (vast place)

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blood lily

African herb

deciduous or evergreen herb from South Africa or Namibia

Botswanan

nationality

person from the southern African nation between Namibia and South Africa

Caprivi Strip

geography

narrow strip of land in Namibia

Herero

ethnicity

member of a Bantu ethnic group in Namibia, Angola, Botswana

Herero

languages

Bantu language spoken in parts of Namibia and Botswana

Hottentot

language

Khoisan language spoken in Namibia and South Africa

Namib Desert

geography

desert in Namibia along the Atlantic coast

Orange River

border river

river that forms part of the border between South Africa and Namibia

Examples of Namibia in a sentence

The deserts of Namibia are breathtakingly vast.
Namibia is known for its stunning landscapes.
Tourists flock to Namibia for its wildlife.

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Dutch:Namibië, ...
Greek:Ναμίμπια, ...
Hungarian:Namíbia, ...
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