Tag: Namibia

According to thereligionfaqs, Namibia is a religiously diverse nation, with an estimated population of over 2.5 million people. The majority of the population adheres to Christianity, making up an estimated 90% of the population. Most Christian denominations are represented in Namibia, with Lutheranism being the largest and most influential denomination. Islam is also practiced by a significant minority in Namibia, making up an estimated 5-7% of the population. Muslims are mainly concentrated in the northern regions of the country and are mostly Sunni. Other religious groups present in Namibia include Hindus, Buddhists and Bahá’ís. Religious freedom is constitutionally protected in Namibia and generally respected by the government. However, there have been occasional reports of discrimination against non-Christian religious groups such as Muslims and Bahá’ís. There have also been some restrictions on religious expression for non-Christians such as bans on proselytizing or public displays of non-Christian symbols or practices. In addition, there have been some reports of government interference with minority religious groups such as Jehovah’s Witnesses and Seventh-day Adventists. Namibia in 2011 was a Southern African country with a population of around 2.3 million people. The majority of the population belonged to the Owambo ethnic group, while other ethnic groups such as Herero, Damara, Kavango and Nama also made up a significant portion of the population. The official language of Namibia is English, although Afrikaans and German are also widely spoken. In 2011 Namibia’s economy was largely driven by tourism, diamonds and uranium mining. At this time Namibia’s GDP per capita stood at around $4,100 which was higher than most other countries in Southern Africa. In terms of politics Namibia had been an independent republic since 1990 when it declared independence from South Africa and became a member of the United Nations. The government system consisted of three branches: executive, legislative and judicial with a President as Head of State. Namibia’s educational system consisted mainly of public schools that were free up to grade 12 but there were also some private schools available for those who could afford them. Higher education institutions included universities such as University of Namibia which offered degree programs in various fields including medicine and engineering as well as technical universities offering courses related to business and finance. Check politicsezine for Namibia Political System.