Discover the Unique Geography and Fascinating History of Namibia

TLDR Namibia is a stable and safe country with a rich political history, unique geography, and diverse population. From the oldest and driest desert in the world, the Namib Desert, to the famous dead trees in the Sosis Fly salt pan, Namibia offers a range of breathtaking landscapes and wildlife.

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00:00 Namibia is a stable and safe country with unique geography, wildlife, and a fascinating history.
02:04 Namibia is a special place with a unique geography, including the oldest and driest desert in the world, the Namib Desert.
03:53 The Namib Desert is home to shipwrecks, endemic species like fairy circles and the Wellwichia plant, and a population of lions that hunt marine life.
05:39 Namibia is home to the Langevand sand dune, the Fish River Canyon, and the famous dead trees in the Sosis Fly salt pan, as well as a diverse population with a rich political history.
07:24 The German occupation of Namibia included the Harero and Nama genocide, which is believed to have laid the foundation for the Holocaust, and after the First World War, South Africa occupied the country and implemented apartheid policies, but Namibia eventually gained independence in 1990.
09:19 Namibia has largely avoided problems since gaining independence, with peaceful transitions of power, a low population density, and an interesting geographical feature known as the Caprivi Strip.
11:22 The Caprivi Strip in Namibia is a narrow border region that has played an important role in the geopolitics of the region, and despite its small size, Namibia is considered one of the most special countries on Earth due to its people, culture, landscape, and wildlife.
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