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Namibia
Namibia

The World Language Process program of the UNKOMMON Foundation is proposing a World Conference / Congress on the subject of a Universal Auxiliary Language.

We would like to have participants from every country in the world including individuals from as many languages possible.

As people agree to participate we hope to update these web pages.

Persons the WLP Proposes to Participate
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Geographic Location
Location:

    Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and South Africa.

Border countries:

    Angola 1,376 km, Botswana 1,360 km, South Africa 967 km, Zambia 233 km.

Cultural Demographics
Population:

2,030,692

Cultural Groups:

Religions: Christian 80% to 90% (Lutheran 50% at least), indigenous beliefs 10% to 20%

Languages: English 7% (official), Afrikaans common language of most of the population and about 60% of the white population, German 32%, indigenous languages: Oshivambo, Herero, Nama

Languages Spoken:

English 7% (official), Afrikaans common language of most of the population and about 60% of the white population, German 32%, indigenous languages: Oshivambo, Herero, Nama.

Literacy:
male: 84.4%
female: 83.7% (2003 est.)

Provinces and Universities
Capital:

    Windhoek

Number of provinces

13 regions; Caprivi, Erongo, Hardap, Karas, Khomas, Kunene, Ohangwena, Okavango, Omaheke, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa.

Universities go here.

Namibia


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