Namibia is a country located in southern Africa on the southwestern coast of the continent. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south and southeast. There is also a narrow northeastern extension called the Caprivi Strip, which brings Namibia close to Zimbabwe near the Zambezi River. The capital and largest city of Namibia is Windhoek, situated roughly in the central part of the country

. Geographically, Namibia is known for its arid environment, featuring the Namib Desert along the coast and the Kalahari Desert in the east, separated by a central plateau. It is one of the driest and least densely populated countries in the world, with a diverse landscape including deserts, mountains, canyons, and savannas