Namibia Holidays Travel Information 04 january 200727 November 2007
Namibia, known for its stark, dramatic and timeless landscapes, is truly a diamond in the rough and one of southern Africa’s best secrets. Namibia is situated along Africa’s most inhospitable coastline to the northwest of the Republic of South Africa. Three times larger than Germany, the total population numbers 1.5 million, thus making Namibia an ideal destination for those looking for wide open spaces. It takes its name from the 130 million year old Namib Desert, which uniquely harbors elephant, rhino, lion and giraffe.
From the abundant game and bird life to the diverse fish and seal population on the coast, Namibia offers something for everyone. Highlights include some of the highest sand dunes in the world, at Sossusvlei, historical and cultural experiences, a variety of geological formations and ecosystems, and abundant wildlife, adapted in unique ways to the desert climate and conditions. Namibia is home to one of Africa’s greatest wild animal sanctuaries, Etosha National Park. In addition, Namibia boasts one of the most stunning nature and game reserves in the world, Namib Naukluft Park. Namibia is like no other country in Africa, offering visitors an intense encounter with nature, the environment and wildlife.
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Young People in Tourism Meet in Namibia
All young people in the southern African region taking part in the tourism tourism industry met in Windhoek to discuss issues of common concern.
The sixth annual Cross Border Tourism Youth Empowerment (CBTYE) conference was opened by Environment Minister Willem Konjore and Youth Minister John Mutorwa of Namibia.
“I hope that this initiative will help young people to network, exchange experiences and work towards addressing challenges faced by the youth in the tourism industry” said Konjore.
The occasion was attended by representatives from Namibia, Angola, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
Konjore told the participants that tourism was Namibia’s third largest revenue earner and has created about 10 000 jobs.
“It is a vital industry with enormous benefits. It does not only strengthen the local economic development of rural areas but adds to the improved living standards of our people,” said Konjore.
The CBTYE initiative started in South Africa and later spread to other SADC countries.
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