Windhoek in Brief
Windhoek is since independence of Namibia in 1990 the capital of the country. It is the cultural, economic and political centre of Namibia. The city has a population of 316,000 (in 2009) living on 645 km². Besides being the largest city in the country and home to more than 15 % of the total population, Windhoek is also capital of the Khomas Region. The city was founded in 1890 and is nowadays divided into 9 constituencies. In Herero the city is known as Otjomuise and in Nama as /Ai-//Gams, the place of steam. It is located 1,650 m above sea level. The mayor of Windhoek, Matheus Shikongo, is also the head of the Municipality of Windhoek.
Windhoek lies nearly in the geographical centre of Namibia between the Eros Mountains in the east, Auas Mountains in the South and the Khomas Hochland in the West and North.
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Feel like a German King
Heinitzburg (originally Heynitzburg, German for "Heinitz' castle") is one of the three castles in Windhoek. It was built in 1914 by architect Wilhelm Sander. It is today used as an outstanding hotel with one of the best restaurants in Namibia. The hotel is a member of the Relais & Chateaux group.
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City Police: 302302
Emergency: 302302
SOS International: 081-707
E-Med Rescue: 081-924
Pharmacy Emergency: 081-1294422
Ministry of Environment & Tourism: SMS to 55555
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Reiterdenkmal
The Reiterdenkmal, also known as the Südwester Reiter (South-Western Horserider) was inaugurated on 27 January 1912 as a remembrance memorial to the German soldiers that died during the war against the herero and Nama. It was located about 100 metres north of the Alte Feste for...
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