Difference between revisions of "Namibia"

An outbreak of polio in 2006 that resulted in more than 100 cases led to a mass immunization program throughout the country in June and July. Namibia has a significant AIDS problem, with more than 40% of the population infected in some northern areas. In Sept., 2006, the government declared the revived United Democratic party, a group advocating independence for the Caprivi Strip through peaceful means, illegal for secessionist activities. Pohamba was reelected by a large margin in Dec., 2009, and SWAPO again dominated the parliamentary elections.

An outbreak of polio in 2006 that resulted in more than 100 cases led to a mass immunization program throughout the country in June and July. Namibia has a significant AIDS problem, with more than 40% of the population infected in some northern areas. In Sept., 2006, the government declared the revived United Democratic party, a group advocating independence for the Caprivi Strip through peaceful means, illegal for secessionist activities. Pohamba was reelected by a large margin in Dec., 2009, and SWAPO again dominated the parliamentary elections.

Namibia Area: 825,118 sq km (318,580 sq mi) Population (2004 est.): 1,954,000 Capital: Windhoek Chief of state and head of government: President Sam Nujoma, assisted by Prime Minister Theo-Ben ...[[=Namibia in 2004|>>>Read On<<<]]

Namibia Area: 825,118 sq km (318,580 sq mi) Population (2004 est.): 1,954,000 Capital: Windhoek Chief of state and head of government: President Sam Nujoma, assisted by Prime Minister Theo-Ben ...[[=Namibia in 2004|>>>Read On<<<]]