| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | NAISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | NAMISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | WindhoekGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AfricaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | NamibiaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Republic of NamibiaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | NamibiaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | named for the coastal Namib Desert; the word namib comes from the local Nama language and means "an area where there is nothing"CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 21 March 1990 (from South African mandate)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 21 March (1990)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Lucia WITBOOI (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | NADISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Namibia DollarISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 14ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | //Karas / Erongo / Hardap / Kavango East / Kavango West / Khomas / Kunene / Ohangwena / Omaheke / Omusati / Oshana / Oshikoto / Otjozondjupa / ZambeziISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | oryx (antelope)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Namibia, Land of the Brave"; lyrics/music: Axali DOESEB; history: adopted 1991CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | blue, red, green, white, yellowCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Namibia; dual citizenship recognized: no; residency requirement for naturalization: 5 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
named for the coastal Namib Desert; the word namib comes from the local Nama language and means "an area where there is nothing"
description: a wide red stripe edged with narrow white stripes divides the flag diagonally from lower-left corner to upper-right corner; the upper triangle is blue and has a golden-yellow, 12-ray sunburst, and the lower triangle is green meaning: red stands for the heroism of the people and their determination to build a future of equal opportunity; white stands for peace, unity, tranquility, and harmony; blue stands for the sky and the Atlantic Ocean, the sun for power and existence, and green for vegetation and agricultural resources
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
