Namibia
Animals of Namibia
Cheetah- The cheetah is the fastest mammal on earth reaching speeds of 60-70 mph. They never roar like lions instead, they purr or growl.
Warthog- Warhogs are suprisingly fast when they feel threatened. Warthogs are part of the pig family and weigh 11120-250 lbs. They are herbivoires.
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Culture
Geography
*Covers 318,500 square miles, bordered by Angola, Zambia and the Atlantic Ocean
*The coast, with its productive fishing grounds, and the deep water harbor of Walvis bay, is edged by dunes, and gravel plains of the Namib Desert
* Most of central and southern Namibia today consists of large commerical farms and widely scattered towns.
Food
* Beans and greens are eaten in the north, but few vegtables are grown
*Meat is highly desired
Capital= Windhoek
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Kalahari Desert
* Covers 360,000 square miles
*Supports trees, grasses, and abundant wilflife.
*Usually receives 3-7.5 inches of rainfall each year
*summer temperatures range from 68-113 degrees Farenheit
Brandberg Mountains
*Well known for the rock art paintings found in the area
Recources
http://goafrica.about.com/od/namibiaatravelguide/ig/Namibia--Southern-Africa/Brandberg-Mountain--Namibia.htm
http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Namibia.html
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