Namibia is a country on the continent of Africa. It has a population of 5,467,833 persons, of which 431,000 are native Africans, 133,411 are of Indian origin, while the remainder are of German, Austrian, Polish, Czech, and even Confederate and American origin.
History[]
Namibia became a colony of Germany especially during the 1886 Congress of Berlin, and under the reign of Frederick III, became a focus for their settler efforts. Desalination and water retention efforts were a focus for the settlers, who soon outnumbered the native Africans, who were sometimes displaced north into Angola, the Portuguese colony bordering Namibia.
The 'native question' was handled differently here than in other countries' colonies. Africans who assimilated by adopting Christianity, western clothing, and learning German were given training and jobs, and while not being put into positions of authority, they were trusted with responsibility in a number of key positions. Natives began moving into the cities being built by the Germans, especially Windhoek, in construction, electric work, plumbing, and other jobs.
By 1912, Windhoek had over 85,000 people in it, over 55,000 of which were ethnic German (or Polish, Czech, Slovenian, and 21 Confederates).
Administrative Divisions[]
There are 14 provinces in Namibia.
- Nordfriedrichsküste (Kunene)
- Omusati
- Palmenland (Oshana)
- Bismarckstreifen (Ohangwena)
- Auschikoten (Oshikoto)
- Kavango West
- Kavango Ost
- Zambezi
- Walfischland (Erongo)
- Wasserberg (Otjozondjupa)
- Sandfeld (Omaheke)
- Khomashöhe
- Heinrichsgebirgen(Hardap)
- Südfriedrichsküste (ǁKaras)