The Republic of Namibia
Capital: Windhoek
Population: 2.4 million
Area: 824,292 sq km (318,261 sq miles)
Major languages: English (official), Afrikaans, German, Oshivambo, Herero, Nama
Major religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 62 years (men), 63 years (women)
Currency: Namibian dollar
Source: UN, World Bank