Namibia
Namibia is a state in South Africa and Namibia (Central and Southern Africa) that has existed since 1990 CE. Its people spoke Bantu languages (Kongo, Shona, Zulu, Swahili, Luba, Ganda).
Independent in 1990 under SWAPO leader Sam Nujoma, Namibia is a stable democracy and a major producer of uranium and diamonds. SWAPO has won every national election since.
See Namibia on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1990 CE to the present
- Duration
- 35 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- South Africa and Namibia, Central and Southern Africa
- Language family
- Bantu
- Capital
- Windhoek
Came from
Events in Central and Southern Africa during its time
- Rwandan genocide
- Mandela elected president
Neighbours in Central and Southern Africa
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
- South Africa
- Madagascar
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Rwanda
- Kenya
- Angola
- Mozambique
- Zimbabwe
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Namibia exist?
1990 CE to the present, about 35 years.
Where was Namibia?
South Africa and Namibia, in Central and Southern Africa. Its capital was Windhoek.
What language did Namibia speak?
Bantu. This family includes Kongo, Shona, Zulu, Swahili, Luba, Ganda.
What came before Namibia?
South West Africa.