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Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia, on the Khomas Highland plateau in central Namibia at roughly 1,700 metres elevation. It developed around natural hot springs and serves as the country's economic, political and cultural centre.
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1. Windhoek (Wikipedia)
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Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia
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486,186
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Population (2023)
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5,133 km2 (1,982 sq mi)
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1,655 m
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22°34′12″S 17°5′1″E / 22.57000°S 17.08361°E
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22°34′12″S 17°5′1″E / 22.57000°S 17.08361°E
1. Windhoek (Wikipedia)
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1890
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Namibia
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