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How Big Is Namibia?

Namibia, located in Africa, is the 34th largest country in the world, covering approximately 824,292 square kilometers (318,261 square miles). That's about 1.2 times the size of Texas. It is home to approximately 2.7 million people.

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824,292 km²
318,261 sq mi
#34 of 236 countries
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Namibia's Geography

Of its total area, 823,290 km² is land and 1,002 km² (0.1%) is water. Namibia has approximately 1,572 km of coastline. Within Africa, Namibia is the 15th largest of 55 countries, sitting between Nigeria and Mozambique. With 3 people per km², it is less densely populated than the African average of 103 per km².

How Far Across Is Namibia?

Namibia stretches approximately 1,334 km (829 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from London to Rome, and 1,383 km (859 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Denver to Chicago. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 15 hours to drive across.

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Namibia at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 824,292 km² (318,261 sq mi)
World Size Rank #34 of 236
Capital Windhoek
Population Density 3 per km²
Population 2.7 million people
Coastline 1,572 km
Life Expectancy 66.5 years
GDP per Capita $11,500 USD