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Flag of Namibia
NA · Africa

Namibia

Namibia is a sovereign country in Southern Africa with coastal access and land borders with Angola, Botswana, South Africa, and others. Windhoek is the capital; key languages include Afrikaans, German, and English; the listed currencies are Namibian dollar (NAD) and South African rand (ZAR); population is about 3.1M.

Capital
Windhoek
Currency
Namibian dollar (NAD), South African rand (ZAR)
Languages
Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
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Flag of South Africa
ZA · Africa

South Africa

South Africa occupies the southern tip of Africa, where Atlantic and Indian Ocean routes meet. It is known for mineral wealth, biodiversity, major cities, wildlife, 11 official languages, and modern democratic institutions.

Capital
Pretoria
Currency
South African rand (ZAR)
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
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Population

Namibia3.2M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
South Africa65.5M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

Namibia$15.1B
2025 · current USD
South Africa$427.2B
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

Namibia$4.9K
2025 · current USD
South Africa$6.6K
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

Namibia1.7%
2025 annual growth
South Africa1.1%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

Namibia67.8 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
South Africa66.7 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

Namibia825,615 km²
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South Africa1,221,037 km²
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Median age

Namibia21.5 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
South Africa28.9 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

Namibia50.9%
World Bank · 2025
South Africa63.8%
World Bank · 2025

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Namibia
South Africa
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South Africa leads this comparison with 65.5M people.

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Namibia essentials

Subregion
Southern Africa
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Left
Plug types
Profile-specific value pending
Emergency
Check official guidance
  • Windhoek is the capital city.
  • Namibia covers 825,615 km².
  • Namibia has coastal access.
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South Africa essentials

Subregion
Southern Africa
Time zones
South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2)
Driving side
Left
Plug types
Type C / M / N
Emergency
112 mobile; police 10111; ambulance 10177
  • Pretoria is the capital city.
  • South Africa covers 1,221,037 km².
  • South Africa has coastal access.