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The name: the Republic of Namibia (The Republic of Namibia)Independence Day: March 21 (1990)National Day: March 21 (1990)State stone: DiamondFlag: a rectangular, long and wide ratio of 3:2.Flag to the top left and bottom right-hand side of the blue and green two equal right triangle, a small white edge on both sides of the red broadband penetration ramps from the bottom left corner to the upper right corner.The upper left corner flag of a radiation 12 light golden sun.Sun symbol of life and ability, warmth and gold on behalf of the country's plains and deserts; symbol of blue sky, the Atlantic Ocean, water and marine resources and the importance of the red symbolizes the heroism of the people, expressed the determination of the people building an equal, a better future ; Representative of the country's green plants and agriculture; white symbol of peace and reunification.National Emblem: Central shield surface for the national flag logo.Shield emblem on both sides have a large rectangular African antelope, symbol of courage, beautiful and proud as a top Osprey, the symbol of the country's leaders of vision.Shield logo under the symbol is the country's desert plains of the symbol, on behalf of the nation indomitable spirit of India in the desert plains of the Huashi symbol of the country's tradition and rich in natural resources.Shidai read at the bottom of the "unity, freedom and justice."National political figures: President Xifei Kai Punie Bo-Pakistan (Hifikepunye Pohamba), 2004年11 he was elected, in March 2005 inauguration.Physical Geography: satisfied that the territorial area of 824,269 square kilometers.Located in southwest Africa, the west by the Atlantic Ocean, north of Angola, Zambia, East and South sides adjacent to Botswana and South Africa.A coastline of 1,600 km.South Africa is located in the western plateau, throughout most areas at an altitude of 1,000-2,000 meters.Central to the central highlands, up to 1800-2400 meters for the eastern part of the Kalahari Basin, the western coastal plain of the desert.Elton Brand Hill 2,610 meters above sea level, the highest point for the whole territory.Major rivers are Orange River, the river bank and the Okavango River.Tropical desert climate, due to higher ground, all year round mild temperature changes little.The average annual temperature of 18-22 ℃, the spring (September to November), summer (December-February) and autumn (March-May) and winter (June-August) seasons.March 21, 1990, as Namibia's first president Nujoma in the independence celebrations on his inaugural speech.March 21, 1990, the African continent last piece of colonial Namibia declared independence, people singing and dancing to celebrate.Population: 2.03 million (2005), 88 percent for blacks.Ovambo is the largest nation, accounting for 50 percent of the total population.Other major national: Kavan Ge, Damara, Helei Luo and Caprivi, Nama, Brad Bushman, Leihuobote and Tswana.White and colored people accounts for about 12% of the total population.The official language is English, non-GM Afghanistan Huancavelica, German and Ya-language, Nama language and Helei Luo language.90% of the residents of the Christian faith, and the remaining original religious belief.Capital: Windhoek (Windhoek), population 230,000 (2005).The maximum temperature in 30 ℃, Low 7 ℃.Administrative Division: country is divided into 13 administrative region, Beitanien (Bethanien), Gebabisi (Gobabis), Grootfontein (Grootfontein), Kaaokelan (Kaokoland), karasburg (Karasburg), card Lane than the cloth (Karibib), Keetmanshoop (Keetmanshoop), Malintaer (Mariental),Okahandja (Okahandja), Aomalulu (Omaruru), Wengdan melon (Ondangua), Otjiwarongo (Otjiwarongo), Aoqiao (Outjo).Brief History: From the 15th century to the 18th century, the Netherlands, Portugal and the British colonialists invaded Namibia in succession.1890, Germany occupied the whole territory.During the First World War, the South African authorities in July 1915 to send troops occupied the South West Africa.April 1949, South Africa illegal annexation of the site.April 1960, the South West Africa People's Organisation (people) to set up.August 26, 1966, the South West Africa People's Organization began leading the people in armed struggle.According to the local people's wishes, the United Nations General Assembly in June 1968 will be renamed as South West Africa, Namibia.1973, the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity recognize the people of Namibia group is the sole legitimate representative of the people.September 29, 1978, the United Nations Security Council adopted on the issue of independence of Namibia in its resolution 435.According to Angola, Cuba and South Africa in December 1988 in New York signed the peace agreement, Namibia's independence process from April 1989 formally introduced.The supervision of the United Nations and the efforts of the parties concerned, is satisfied that in the November 7, 1989 -11, held a national parliamentary election, Nujoma led by the South West Africa People's Organization won 72 parliamentary seats in the 41 seats.February 9, 1990, satisfied that the Constituent Assembly unanimously adopted a separate Constitution, and is scheduled to March 21 to declare independence, Nujoma for the newly independent Republic of Namibia's first president.Politics: November 1, 1989, is satisfied that through the election, produced the first post-independence parliament and government.March 21, 1990 entry into force of the Constitution, Namibia implementation of the executive, legislative and judicial separation of powers.President is the Head of State, Heads of Government and armed forces commander-in-chief, elected by universal suffrage, each term of five years, not more than two consecutive terms.National Assembly by 72 members appointed by the President and not more than six members, elected by universal suffrage for a term of five years.Cabinet by the President, the Prime Minister and Minister of ministries.Economy: to mining, agriculture and animal husbandry and fisheries for the three pillar industries, tourism has developed rapidly in recent years.After independence is not satisfied that the implementation of large-scale nationalization, the use of redemption ways not take full advantage of the nationalized land allocated to landless blacks or less of.Implementation of mixed economic system, private capital, foreign and state-owned capital as the main national economy, and stressed that the private economic sector partnerships.Formulate preferential policies to attract foreign investment into export-oriented manufacturing and minerals processing industry, tourism and financial services.Implement the strategy of sustainable development, the export of raw materials to change the basis of a single economic structure, create employment opportunities.Attention to poverty alleviation and infrastructure development, positive use of foreign funds, the establishment of export processing zones, allowing foreign investment in mining, fisheries, agriculture and other industries.Is satisfied that after independence, the average annual economic growth rate reached 4.8 percent.However, due to the annual population growth rate of 3 percent, per capita income was only 1.6 percent.The more developed tourism industry, the output value of GDP of around 7 percent.Beaches, nature reserves and other tourist attractions concentrated in the northern and southern areas, including the northern part of the Amoy Ai Sha world-famous parks.1997 World Tourism Organization to become members.Tourism in foreign exchange income of about 200 million yuan satisfied.December 2005, Namibia became tourist destination of Chinese citizens at their own expense.Press and Publications: There are 192 news agencies and organizations.There are more than 10 kinds of newspapers, major newspapers: "Namibia", founded in 1985, "the Republican who reported", founded in 1977, Teenhaer organ of the Democratic Union, Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, "New Age "Groups Party;" Windhoek ads are reported. "Namibia Broadcasting Corporation radio and television for national institutions, was established in 1979, all property rights for the country.Under the radio, in English, German, Afrikaans and 13 local language radio; only one television channel, broadcast mainly in English programs.Namibia news agency as semi-official news agency.South Africa is satisfied with the television station.Diplomacy: African Unity and the Non-Aligned pursue the policy and hopes to maintain good relations with South Africa.Relations with China: March 22, 1990, Namibia established diplomatic relations with China.July 2004, President Nujoma a working visit to China.December 2005, the Namibian President Pohamba paid a state visit to China.Reproduced: http://news.xinhuanet.com/ziliao/2002-06/19/content_447448.htm

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