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Deutsch: Die Skyline Windhoeks, der Hauptstadt Namibias. Im Vordergrund ist ein Güterbahnhof der TransNamib, der namibischen Eisenbahngesellschaft zu sehen. Im Hintergrund dominiert das Khomas Hochland den Horizont, in deren Vordergrund die Christuskriche steht.
English: A picture of the skyline of Windhoek, Namibia. In the foreground you can see the location of TransNamib, The Namibian Railway. The mountains of the Khomas Hochland dominate the horizon with the Christuskirche visible in the middle.
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Welcome To Windhoek, Namibia
Windhoek area is at a refreshing altitude amongst rolling bush-dotted
hills and is well watered by rain.
Windhoek is located in Namibia
Windhoek Location in Namibia
Coordinates: 22°34′12″S 17°5′1″E / 22.57°S 17.08361°E / -22.57;
17.08361Coordinates: 22°34′12″S 17°5′1″E / 22.57°S 17.08361°E /
-22.57; 17.
Windhoek is Namibia's capital and largest city. It is in the
geographic centre of the country at an elevation of 1,600m. This is
the city where most safaris travelling through Namibia begin, and also
the first point of entry in Namibia should you arrive by airplane.
In the centre of Windhoek's bustling business centre, is the
refurbished, cosmopolitan Kalahari Sands Hotel and Casino.
R 2 300.00 to 8 800.
Windhoek's Zoo Park and Independence Avenue, the city's main street.
Windhoek's Zoo Park and Independence Avenue, the city's main street.
Windhoek is Namibia's capital and largest city (population
~250,000). It is in the geographic centre of the country at an
elevation of 1,600m.
When Namibia became independent in 1990, Windhoek became its capital.
It is the country's main commercial and transportation centre.
For more information on Windhoek, visit Britannica.com.
Is this your first trip to Windhoek? You'll fall in love with the
city's colourful German heritage, rich ethnic mix and picturesque
setting amid the hills of Central Namibia. Follow Independence Avenue
to see Windhoek's attractive mix of colonial and modern buildings.
Windhoek Namibia is located almost precisely in the center of this
African country. Being the capital city, it makes for a great starting
point for your Namibia holiday, as all of the major attractions are
not too far away, and it is the site of the primary airport.
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original name: Windhoek
geographical location: Khomas, Namibia, Africa
geographical coordinates: 22° 34' 12" South, 17° 5' 1" East
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Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is located in a basin between the
Khomas Highland, Auas and Eros Mountains. It is 1,680m above sea
level, 650km north of the Orange River and 360km from the Atlantic
seaboard.
Windhoek was founded in the valley that was most likely the bowl of
the prehistoric lake which was proven by the vegetation layer found
during the construction of the Sanlam building. Typical bottom of the
lake deposits were found at the depth of 15 metres.
Name.
Windhoek (pronounced /ˈvɪnthʊk/) is the capital of Namibia and has
about 230,000 inhabitants. It is located in the Khomas Region in the
central part of the country on a plateau at an altitude of almost 1700
meters above sea level.
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MISSION STATEMENT - The City of Windhoek is commited
To render efficient and effective municipal services.
Windhoek, though, and you will also find a good ethnic mix of
colourful African culture that will leave you in no doubt that you are
in the commercial heart of a vast southern African country.