Capital of Namibia: Windhoek — Facts & 5-Question Quiz
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek. Namibia sits in Africa, has a population of 2,567,012, and uses the NAD. Official languages include English.
Quick facts
- Capital: Windhoek
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~2,567,012
- Area: 825,615 km²
- Population density: 3.1 people per km²
- Official language: English
- Currency: NAD
- ISO code: NA
How big is Namibia?
By population, Namibia ranks 143rd in the world, holding roughly 0.03% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 34th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Namibia has 3.1 people per square kilometre, which is far below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Namibia is the 43th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Namibia in population are Botswana (2,630,296) and Qatar (2,695,122).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Mozambique (801,590 km²) and Turkey (783,562 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.
Namibia uses the NAD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
How to remember Namibia
Windhoek sits in the geographical centre of the country, on a high plateau about 1,700 m above sea level. Think 'wind in the middle': the capital is right in the heart of Namibia. For the flag, look for the gold sun in the blue corner above a red slash.
The flag of Namibia: blue, red, green, white and gold
🇳🇦 The flag is a wide red diagonal stripe edged in white, running from the bottom left to the top right, with a blue triangle above it holding a gold sun with 12 rays, and a green triangle below. Red stands for the heroism of the people, white for peace and unity, blue for the sky and the Atlantic Ocean, green for plants and farming, and the gold sun for power and life.
Region and neighbours
Namibia is a large country in southwestern Africa, on the Atlantic coast, between Angola to the north and South Africa to the south. It shares land borders with 4 countries: Angola, Botswana, South Africa and Zambia.
- Angola 🇦🇴 — capital Luanda
- Botswana 🇧🇼 — capital Gaborone
- South Africa 🇿🇦 — capital Pretoria
- Zambia 🇿🇲 — capital Lusaka
Three facts about Namibia
- The Namib, which gives Namibia its name, may be the oldest desert in the world. The word Namib means 'vast place'.
- Namibia has the second-lowest population density of any country, after Mongolia.
- The Fish River Canyon in the south of Namibia is the largest canyon in Africa.
Sources: Wikipedia: Namibia, Wikipedia: Flag of Namibia, Wikipedia: Windhoek, Wikipedia: Namib, Wikipedia: Fish River Canyon, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Namibia
- African capitals quiz — match Namibia to Windhoek
- African flags quiz — spot the Namibia flag among its neighbours
Namibia capital quiz
What is the capital of Namibia 🇳🇦?
- Gitega
- Khartoum
- Windhoek
- Juba
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Windhoek
What is the capital of Botswana 🇧🇼?
- Porto-Novo
- Harare
- Pretoria
- Gaborone
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Gaborone
What is the capital of Gambia 🇬🇲?
- Banjul
- Victoria
- Monrovia
- Lomé
Show answer
Banjul
What is the capital of Gabon 🇬🇦?
- Luanda
- Bangui
- Libreville
- Conakry
Show answer
Libreville
What is the capital of Lesotho 🇱🇸?
- Praia
- Tripoli
- Maseru
- Brazzaville
Show answer
Maseru
Namibia in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Namibia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Namibia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Namibia?
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek.
What is the population of Namibia?
About 2,567,012, making it the 143rd most populous country in the world.
How big is Namibia?
825,615 square kilometres, ranking 34th by land area, at a density of 3.1 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Namibia use?
The NAD, which no other country uses.
What are the colours of the Namibia flag?
The flag of Namibia is a wide red diagonal stripe edged in white, running from the bottom left to the top right, with a blue triangle above it holding a gold sun with 12 rays, and a green triangle below. Red stands for the heroism of the people, white for peace and unity, blue for the sky and the Atlantic Ocean, green for plants and farming, and the gold sun for power and life.
Which countries border Namibia?
Namibia shares land borders with Angola, Botswana, South Africa and Zambia.
How can I remember the capital of Namibia?
Windhoek sits in the geographical centre of the country, on a high plateau about 1,700 m above sea level. Think 'wind in the middle': the capital is right in the heart of Namibia. For the flag, look for the gold sun in the blue corner above a red slash.
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