Location: Southern Africa
Local Time: GMT+1
From 04 Sep 11 to 01 Apr 12 GMT +2
From 02 Apr 12 to 01 Sep 12 GMT +1
From 02 Sep 12 to 08 Apr 13 GMT +2
Capital City: Windhoek
Population: 2.1 million
Area: 824,290357,021 square km, 318,260 square miles.
Language(s): English, German, Afrikaans, Herero, Owambo, local languages
Dialling Code: 264
Emergency: Police: 10111. Fire & Ambulance: 211111
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the left. International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220/240V
Currency: Namibia Dollar (NAD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: NAD : 10, 20, 50, 100, 200
Coins: NAD :1, 5 Cents: 5, 10, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Major credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted. Cash should be used in more remote areas
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1530 Mon-Fri, 0830-1100 Sat
Office: 0800-1700
Shops: 0830-1700 Mon-Fri, 0830-1300 Sat
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Family Day
Business/Social Hints: The business community generally speaks English. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Restaurants usually include a service charge, if not 10% in restaurants & hotels
