Language: English is the official language, but many people also speak Afrikaans and German. There are also several indigenous languages spoken, mainly in the rural areas.
Currency: The official currency is the Namibian Dollar (NAD) divided into 100 cents. Its value is equal to the South African Rand, which is also accepted as legal currency in
Namibia. Major credit cards are accepted. Travelers cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at any bank or bureau de change, though cash is more expensive to exchange than travelers cheques. ATMs are available in larger towns
only.
Time: Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the first Sunday in April and the first Sunday in September).
Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Round three-pin plugs are standard.
Communications: The international access code for Namibia is +264. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for
South Africa). City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)61 for
Windhoek. Most towns are covered by a GSM 900/1800 mobile network. Internet access is available from some hotels and Internet cafes are available in Windhoek and
Walvis Bay.
Duty Free: Travelers to Namibia over 16 years do not have to pay duty on 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco; 2 liters wine and 1 liter spirits or liquor; 50ml perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette; and gifts to the value of N$50,000.
Tourist OfficeNamibian
Tourist Office, Windhoek: +264 (0)61 290 6000 or www.namibiatourism.com.na
EmergencyEmergencies: 1011 (Police); 2032276 (Ambulance).
Embassies
Embassy of Namibia,
Washington DC,
United States (also responsible for
Canada): +1 202 986 0540.
High
Commission for the Republic of Namibia,
London, United Kingdom (also responsible for
Ireland): +44 (0)20 7636 6244.
Namibia
High Commission,
Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 481 9100.
United States Embassy, Windhoek: +264 (0)61 295 8500.
British High Commission, Windhoek: +264 (0)61 274 800.
Canadian Consulate, Windhoek: +264 (0)61 251 254.
Australian High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Namibia): +27 (0)12 342 3740.
South African High Commission, Windhoek: +264 (0)61 205 7111.
Irish Embassy,
Lusaka,
Zambia (also responsible for Namibia): +260 1291 298.
New
Zealand Consulate, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Namibia): +27 12 342 8656/7.
