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Namibia is 824 269 sq. km in extent , the fifth largest of 19 countries south of the equator but the least populated, with a population of 2,1 people /sq. km. Namibia is three times the size of Great Britain and twice that of Germany.
Namibia has more kilometers of road per capita than any other part of Africa. The tar and gravel road network is well maintained, and measures more than 32 000 km. Plains cover nearly 60 % of the country. Physically the main features are the Namib Desert in the west and the Kalahari basin in the east with rocky highlands in between.

Although the greater part of Namibia lies in the tropics, the climate is typical of a desert like country, with warm to hot days and cool to cold nights. Mean annual temperatures are comparatively moderate, being 20-25°C throughout the country except in the central highlands and on the coast, where they are just below 20 °C and just above 15°C respectively. The hottest months are October in the north, December in the central highlands and January in the south and on the coast Mean maximum temperatures in the hottest months are 31-33°C in the west and the central highlands, 33-35°C in the north and 34->40°C in the south. Mean minimum temperatures in the coldest months, i.e. August on the coast and July in the rest of the country are 9-10°C on the coast, 4-9°C in the north, 2-3°C in the central highlands and 2-6°C in the south.

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Foreign nationals must be in possession of a valid passport to visit Namibia. The validity of the passport must extend for at least six months beyond the date of entry. No visa is required for bona-fide tourists and business visitors from most countries.
Entry into Namibia is permitted for a maximum duration of 90 days for tourists and 30 days for business visitors. Certificates of vaccination are not normally required, except in the case of travelers who have passed through a country where yellow fever is epidemic. All visitors are given a duty-free allowance of 1 l of Wine, 1 l of spirits, 300 ml of perfume, 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 250 g of tobacco and other new or used goods to a total value of N$ 500.00
Trophy hunters are required to obtain a temporary import permit for there rifles on entry. The importation of handguns is prohibited.

Namibia Standard time is two hours ahead of GMT in summer, from the first Sunday in September, and one hour ahead of GMT in winter, from the first Sunday in April.

The national currency is the Namibian Dollar (N$) divided into 100 cents, which is equal to the South African Rand. The South African Rand is legal tender in Namibia but the Namibian Dollar is not accepted in South Africa or elsewhere. Traveler's cheques in Rand are accepted almost anywhere. Payment with credit cards such as Visa, Master card, American Express and Diners Club is accepted for most goods and services. Most banks are open between 09:00 and 15:30 daily and Saturdays between 08:30 and 11:00
Bona -fide tourists are exempt from paying tax on luxury goods manufactured in Namibia.

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Visitors to the northern and Eastern part of the country are advised to take prophylactics against Malaria, preferably throughout the year but especially during and immediately after the rainy season.
Bilharzias and Sleeping sickness occur only in the north-east. The incidence is low, but visitors to Okavango and the Caprivi should use insect repellent, dress in dull colours and cover as much of the body as possible. Swimming in stagnant water and drinking dam water should be avoided in the Caprivi and Okavango. (Bilharzias parasite).
Tap water in proclaimed towns is purified and may be consumed without fear of ill effects.
Blood and blood products used for medical purposes are routinely screened for transmissible diseases such as AIDS and hepatitis in strict compliance with international standards.
Medical rescue and evacuation services are available with intensive-care facilities in their aircraft and ambulances. (Medrescue)
Visitors to Etoscha National Park are forbidden to get out of their motor-vehicles because of danger of large predators such as lion.
Hikers and backpackers are advised to wear sunhats and use block-out lotion to prevent sunburn both in winter and summer. In addition boots or closed shoes are necessary in case of encounters with snakes or scorpions.

Remember to drive on the left hand side of the road in Namibia. There is a general speed limit of 120 km/h on tar roads and 70 km/h on gravel roads. Safety belts must be worn. Road signs use internationally recognized symbols. Road signs warning against animals, particularly Kudu and warthog, should be taken seriously, as these animals wander into the road, especially at night when they are blinded by headlights.

It is illegal to collect, insure/damage or tamper with wild animals, indigenous plants, historical artifacts, archaeological specimen, fossils and rock art.

A self-drive tour through Namibia can be very challenging since the driving conditions are unique compared to other countries. The legal speed limit is 120 km/h on tarred roads and 70 km/h on gravel roads. Wearing a seatbelt is compulsory by law. Always be on the lookout for animals especially at dusk or dawn.
A collision with a Kudu is comparable to a collision with a medium sized sedan vehicle.
An abrupt swerving maneuver will inevitably lead to the vehicle leaving the road and overturning.

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