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from: "Day 273" By Birch

Background: South Africa occupied the German colony of South-West Africa during World War I and administered it as a mandate until after World War II, when it annexed the territory. In 1966 the Marxist South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) guerrilla group launched a war of independence for the area that was soon named Namibia, but it was not until 1988 that South Africa agreed to end its administration in accordance with a UN peace plan for the entire region. Namibia won its independence in 1990 and has been governed by SWAPO since. Hifikepunye POHAMBA was elected president in November 2004 in a landslide victory replacing Sam NUJOMA who led the country during its first 14 years of self rule.

13 days ago: Britni published a blog
i <3 Namibia

September 29th 2008 Africa » Namibia » Walvis Bay
We arrived in Walvis Bay (Valfish Bay) Namibia on Friday the 29th. This is the first time SAS has been to Namibia so no on really knew what to expect but I can honestly say I completely fell in love ... [full story]

55 days ago: Rijkaard published a blog
Namibia, sand dunes, Trucks, friendy people and a meteorite!

August 18th 2008 Africa » Namibia » Walvis Bay
Went here to pick up a truck with Steve, muriel phil and deb From chingola in zambia. good journey tho crazy long. 2.5 days there and longer on the way back cos of the truck. got to climb dune 7 and s ... [full story]

146 days ago: PeterCarter published a blog
Final countdown to RMS ST Helena

May 19th 2008 Africa » Namibia » Walvis Bay
Monday morning and sitting in the foyer of the Protea hotel in Walvis Bay on west Africa coast in Namibia. The sun is out and there is a faint sea mist in the air - along with a stench of brine - not ... 1 photos [full story]

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