Namibia Handbook

Another handbook in this excellent Footprint series introduces the visitor to one of Africa’s most fascinating and scenic countries. During the twentieth century, Namibia’s history was dominated by her giant neighbour South Africa with the philosophy of apartheid dominating the lives of her inhabitants. The Namibian people united in a heroic struggle against South Africa’s illegal occupation of their country and, at last, in 1990 Namibia became the last African country to gain independence. Under President Sam Nujoma, Namibia has pursued a policy of national reconciliation which has maintained peace and allowed democracy to flourish ‐ setting a shining example...