Geography of Namibia

Geography of Namibia
ContinentAfrica
RegionSouthern Africa
Coordinates22°00′S 17°00′E / 22.000°S 17.000°E / -22.000; 17.000
AreaRanked 34th
 • Total825,615 km2 (318,772 sq mi)
 • Land99.88%
 • Water0.12%
Coastline1,572 km (977 mi)
BordersTotal: 4,220 km (2,620 mi)
Highest pointKönigstein
2,573 metres (8,442 ft)
Lowest pointAtlantic Ocean
0 metres (0 ft)
Longest riverFish River
650 km (400 mi)
Largest lakeLake Guinas
0.66 ha (1.6 acres)
Exclusive economic zone564,748 km2 (218,050 sq mi)
Location of Namibia
Detailed map of Namibia based on radar
Topographic map of Namibia.

At 824,292 km2 (318,261 sq mi), Namibia is the world's thirty-fourth largest country. After Mongolia, Namibia is the second least densely populated country in the world (2.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (7.0/sq mi)). Namibia got its name from the Namib desert that stretches along the coast of the Atlantic. It is also known for its wildlife.