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    Namibia

    Namibia at a glance

    Capital city

    Windhoek

    Population

    3.0 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $1,150/month (Market Survey, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Free, score 77/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.97/5 — rank 79/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana

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    People & culture

    You will find a multicultural society where English is the official language, though the air is often filled with the melodic sounds of Oshiwambo, Afrikaans, and German. For those relocating, the stable governance and warm, community-focused culture make it an inviting sanctuary.