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	Keetmanshoop und die Köcherbäume in Namibia
		Keetmanshoop liegt knapp 500 Kilometer südlich von Windhoek an der B4 und ist Verkehrsknotenpunkt für den Strassen- und Bahnverkehr und Versorgungszentrum für den gesamten Süden Namibias.
		Keetmanshoop zählt heute rund 20.000 Einwohner und eignet sich gut als Zwischenstation, da es einige komfortable Hotels und einen Campingplatz gibt.
		Rund 13 Kilometer nordöstllich von Keetmanshoop liegt der spektakuläre, viel fotografierte und mittlerweile zum National Monument deklarierte Köcherbaum Wald auf der Farm Gariganus.
	www.namibia-info.net /suednamibia/keetmanshoop.html (240 words)

	Keetmanshoop
		Keetmanshoop is the capital of southern Namibia and focal point of the scenic and historic attractions in the area.
		About 14 km north-east of Keetmanshoop on the farm Gariganus is the Quiver Tree Forest, a dense stand of quiver trees (Aloe dichotoma), some of which reach a height of 7 m.
		The Gellap Ost Farm, a research station for the karakul industry, is situated 16 km northwest of Keetmanshoop en route to the airport.
	www.places.co.za /html/keetmanshoop.html (514 words)

	Keetmanshoop - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Keetmanshoop ("the hope of Keetman" in Afrikaans) is the traffic junction and the economic centre for the whole south of Namibia.
		Before the arrival of Europeans, the area was known as Nu-gouses, which means "Black Marsh" and indicated the presence of a spring in the area.
		The first missionary, JG Schroder arrived in Keetmanshoop on April 14, 1866, which is now marked as the founding date of Keetmanshoop.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Keetmanshoop (225 words)

	Keetmanshoop, Quiver Tree Forest and the Giants Playground (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Keetmanshoop is the main southern town in Namibia and is the administrative centre of the Nama people.
		Keetmanshoop or Keetman's Corner in English was named after Johann Keetman, a German businessman who provided the money to start the mission.
		Keetmanshoop is the town that receives, over a 10-year period, more sunshine than anywhere else in the world.
	www.crazykudu.com /keetmanshoop.html (551 words)

	Keetmanshoop travel guide - Wikitravel
		Keetmanshoop is a small town in south-central Namibia.
		An old German town, Keetmanshoop features a cinema, multiple restaurants, an impressive library, and easy access to some of the most visually stunning landscapes this side of the border.
		Keetmanshoop is 10 hours from Windhoek, not really the best option, the bus is much faster.
	wikitravel.org /en/Keetmanshoop (530 words)

	Keetmanshoop and the Quiver Tree Forest - Namibia
		About 13 kilometres north-east of Keetmanshoop lies the spectacular and much photographed Kokerboom or quiver tree forest on the farm Gariganus, which was declared a National Monument.
		Keetmanshoop is the traffic junction and the economic centre for the whole south of Namibia.
		There is a museum in the old church where the history of Keetmanshoop is on display.
	www.southafrica-travel.net /namibia/ekeetman.htm (258 words)

	Keetmanshoop \| Windhoek \| Namibia... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Keetmanshoop is situated at the hub of the road network in southern Namibia, linked to Windhoek, South Africa and Lüderitz by good tar roads.
		Keetmanshoop is linked to Windhoek and also to Ariamsvlei, on the South African border, by train services.
		Keetmanshoop’s best place for a good meal is the Canyon Hotel, and though the service isn’t too fast, it is very friendly.
	lodges.safari.co.za /africa_keetmanshoop.html (535 words)

	Keetmanshoop and the quiver trees in Namibia
		Keetmanshoop lies on the B4, 500 km south of Windhoek.
		It is the traffic junction and the economic centre for the whole south of Namibia.
		There is a museum in the old church where the illustrated history of Keetmanshoop is on display.
	www.namibia-travel.net /southnamibia/keetmanshoop.htm (274 words)

	A M E Church Namibia Keetmanshoop PE District - Keetmanshoop,Karas Region (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Keetmanshoop is one of the founding Presiding Elder Districts in Namibia.
		All preliminary discussions between the founding fathers and the AME Church leaders in South Africa were coordinated from Keetmanshoop, and it was here that the first signals were sounded that the break has occured, possibly already as early as April 1946.
		The ageing father Thomas reguested and Rev. N.C. Christians was transferred in 1958 to Namibia as pastor of Trinity A.M.E. Church and presiding elder of the Keetmanshoop District.
	www.netministries.org /see/churches/ch10918?frame=N (421 words)

	Keetmanshoop Namibia - focal point of the scenic & historical attractions
		Main centre and focal point of the scenic and historic attractions in the south is Keetmanshoop.
		Founded in 1860 by the Rhenish Mission Society, the town still retains vestiges of its original German buildings, as well as a number dating back to the arrival of the first Europeans, who trekked across the Orange River to trade, hunt and explore the land.
		Ostrich farming has taken off in a big way in the south, an environment that is eco- logically and climatically particularly well suited for farming with these birds.
	www.e-tourism.com.na /keetmanshoop.html (386 words)

	Hotels Namibia - Travel and Accommodation Namibia - Keetmanshoop, Luderitz, Fish River Canyon
		Built from local rock in 1896 to house Schutztruppe (German colonial forces), it was converted into a hotel in the roaring twenties, and became the pivotal place of activities as the town of Seeheim prospered and grew.
		A little-known fact is that during the forties and fifties Seeheim was larger and of greater prominence than Keetmanshoop.
		These fountains were on the road for the transport riders from Lüderitz to Keetmanshoop to the interior.
	www.seeheim.co.za /history.htm (601 words)

	Keetmanshoop Accommodation \| Accommodation Keetmanshoop, 2 Accommodation Establishments in Keetmanshoop
		Surrounded by an endless diversity of breathtaking beauty and never ending vistas, Keetmanshoop, the capital of the arid South, is host to the Central Lodge.
		Inspired by the former Hansa Hotel whose foundation was lad in 1910, Central Lodge has been graciously upgraded to welcome you with its combination of comfort and luxurious charm.
		Keetmanshoop Accommodation in Keetmanshoop, Canyon Land, South Namibia, Namibia
	www.safarinow.com /destinations/keetmanshoop/hub.aspx (119 words)

	NamibWeb.com - The online guide to Namibia: Keetmanshoop: History and unknown facts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Town Keetmanshoop is located 495 km south of Windhoek, the capital of the country.
		In 1800s Keetmanshoop was both a mission station and a trading post.
		The railway line to Keetmanshoop and further to Luderitz was completed in 1908.
	www.namibweb.com /keetmanshoop.htm (226 words)

	The Namibian \| Keetmanshoop draws red line as debts 'hit the roof'
		THE Keetmanshoop Town Council has given an ultimatum to residents whose water and electricity payments are three months' overdue.
		Van Wyk said failure to heed the ultimatum would result in the enforcement of the provisions of the lease agreements through legal means.
		The outstanding debts were hampering development at the town as the Municipality had been forced to spend a large part of its funds on buying water and electricity without recovering the costs.
	www.namibian.com.na /Netstories/2000/June/News/008A6347B8.html (459 words)

	Keetmanshoop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Keetmanshoop is a great place, but is so to much in the south.
		Rolphie Pieter (Former President of Keetmanshoop Dinamic Youth),Founding Member of Enough is Enough Youth group and Former Director of The Keetmanshoop Enviroment Club.
		Keetmanshoop is proud of it`s highest passing rate every year.
	community.namibian.com.na /webx?14@33.EYi1aBJCfxL.0@.f53c687/0 (1159 words)

	Keetmanshoop Tops (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		THE Keetmanshoop Education Region, on the criterion of entries graded, is in the first place with 89.8 per cent in the grade 12 IGCSE results.
		According to the Director of the Keetmanshoop Education Region, Hermanus Izaks, this showed a big improvement in the quality of subjects graded in the region.
		The Keetmanshoop Education Region includes the Hardap and Karas regions, and has 12 senior secondary schools.
	www.grnnet.gov.na /News/Archive/2001/Jan2001/keetmans_tops.htm (218 words)

	Hotels Namibia - Travel and Accommodation Namibia - Keetmanshoop, Luderitz, Fish River Canyon
		It is situated about 1km from the road where the dirt road joins the tarred road between Keetmanshoop and Lüderitz.
		It is 45km from Keetmanshoop and 310km from Lüderitz.
		It can't be seen from the road as it is in a dip behind a mountain in the Fish River.
	www.seeheim.co.za (316 words)

	Keetmanshoop and Quiver Tree Forest - Tourist Information
		Quivertree forest is situated 13 km north-east of Keetmanshoop.
		Keetmanshoop has a municipal Caravan Park as well.
		Unfortunately it is close to the main road and a bit noisy.
	www.southafrica-travel.net /namibia/te_keetm.htm (238 words)

	Keetmanshoop, Namibia - Go2Africa Travel Guide for Namibia
		Luckily the Namas of the southern region managed to retain their traditions of storytelling, poetry and prose, and their language is still spoken, although it is on UNESCO’s list of “Languages in Danger of Disappearing”.
		Keetmanshoop is regarded as the capital of the south, and it is one of the few main road junctions in the region, with a tarred road leading north to Windhoek and west to the Atlantic coastal town of Lüderitz.
		One place of interest that must surely be unlike anything you have seen before, is the quiver tree (kokerboom) forest 23 km north east of Keetmanshoop.
	www.go2africa.com /namibia/canyon-land/keetmanshoop (414 words)

	Sunvil Discovery Africa - Namibia - Guide On Line - Chapter 11 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Two-thirds of the way towards Keetmanshoop, opposite the turning to Berseba and Brukkaros, Tses is a small township on the east of the road.
		Keetmanshoop has several local operators who run day trips in Southern Namibia from their bases in Keetmanshoop.
		Seeing the Canyon as a day-trip from a base in Keetmanshoop, or around Karasburg or Grünau, is practical, and the diagonal rays of early morning or late evening light do little for photographers’ hopes of capturing the depths of the canyon.
	www.sunvil.co.uk /africa/namibia/guidebook/ch011.htm (10333 words)

	Keetmanshoop \| Windhoek \| Namibia... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Keetmanshoop’s small airport is found by following Kaiser Street west and north through town, past the caravan park, and out the other side.
		Like many of Namibia’s provincial towns, Keetmanshoop doesn’t have a wealth of attractions in the town, though visiting its tourist office (conveniently situated in one of the town’s most historical buildings) and its museum will pass a couple of lazy hours.
		In a central spot on Kaiser Street, this old Rhenish Mission Church was built in 1895 to replace the original one that the floods destroyed.
	kenya.safari.co.za /africa_keetmanshoop_p2.html (523 words)

	Keetmanshoop Education Region Strives for Better Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		THE Keetmanshoop Education Region was able to successfully place 1 100 Grade 11 learners for the 2003 academic year.
		Addressing principals of junior and senior secondary schools in Keetmanshoop on Friday, the Acting Education Director August Mungunda said the region is able to accommodate a few more learners.
		He urged all principals in the region to ensure that exercises, homework and tests are done on a regular basis.
	www.grnnet.gov.na /News/Archive/2003/Jan/week2/keetmanshoop.htm (201 words)

	Keetmanshoop, Namibia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Keetmanshoop (translates from Afrikaans as 'the hope of Keetman) is the traffic junction and the economic centre for the whole south of Namibia.
		In 1860 the Rhenish Mission Society founded a mission here to spread their faith to the local Namas.
		The town consists of around 15 000 inhabitants and is situated near 2 quiver tree forests and the Naute Dam and is an important center of the karakul sheep farming community.
	www.namibian.org /travel/namibia/keetmanshoop.html (232 words)

	Keetmanshoop Museum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Keetmanshoop Museum is located in the Rhenish Mission Church.
		The Church was declared a national monument in 1978 and is a well-known land mark in the history of our town.
		It's unique combination of Gothic architecture cast in African stone makes it one of the architectural master pieces in the country and a popular tourist attraction.
	www.keetmanshoopmun.org.na /keetmanshoop_museum.htm (131 words)

	NamibWeb.com - The online guide to Namibia: Keetmanshoop: History and unknown facts
		Town Keetmanshoop is located 495 km south of Windhoek, the capital of the country.
		In 1800s Keetmanshoop was both a mission station and a trading post.
		The railway line to Keetmanshoop and further to Luderitz was completed in 1908.
	www.langstrand.com /keetmanshoop.htm (243 words)

	Keetmanshoop
		Bei Keetmanshoop jedoch gibt es einen kleinen “Wald”.
		Relativ problemlos gelangt man zu verschiedenen Aussichtspunkten am Ostrand des Canyon.
		Die Strecke läßt sich von Keetmanshoop in einem Tagesausflug bewältigen.
	www.dietmar-kreutz.de /Namibia/Keetmanshoop/keetmanshoop.html (168 words)

	Cities of Namibia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This serves to reduce water loss and cools the blood to the brain.
		Keetmanshoop is the major town in the South of Namibia on the two routes from Namibia to South Africa and the route to Lüderitz.
		It is situated near 2 quiver tree forests and the Naute Dam and is an important center of the sheep farming community.
	www.travelinnamibia.com /cityinfo/cityinfo.asp?mainid=4&subid=27 (129 words)

	Quivertree Forest Namibia Accommodation Keetmanshoop
		The Quivertree Forest, with its curious and picturesque trees, can be viewed on the Farm Gariganus, about 14 km north-east from Keetmanshoop.
		The place to stay when you visit this national monument is the Quivertree Forest Rest Camp, where you will also see the amazing dolorite rock formations referred to as Giants Playground.
		Just North of Keetmanshoop turn from the B1 on the C16.
	www.namibiareservations.com /quivere.html (187 words)

	Anti-retroviral drugs make inroads at Keetmanshoop
		Principal medical officer at the Keetmanshoop Hospital, Dr Emmanuel Dumebi Adigwe, told a meeting of the Karas Regional Anti-retroviral Committee on Monday that they had made major strides since the Ministry of Health decided to roll out the drugs to that part of the country.
		During the meeting, Karasburg State Hospital Nursing Manager Elvin Claassen said there were high default rates because of a lack of proper counselling prior to putting patients on the ARV programme.
		He said three people put on the drugs at Keetmanshoop and referred to the Karasburg district had defaulted because of lack of communication between the two institutions.
	www.namibian.com.na /2004/april/national/0439A59BF5.html (321 words)

	Canyon Hotel - Accommodation in Keetmanshoop
		Located in Keetmanshoop, Namibia, just after the first desert.
		There are many attractions, unique to Southern Namibia: the Fish River Canyon; Ai-Ais, its hot springs and spa; Kolmanskop ghost town; and the old German harbour town, Luderitz, on the western coast.
		Closer to Keetmanshoop, lie the Quiver Tree Forest and the remarkable rock formations of the Giant's Playground.
	www.places.co.za /html/202.html (191 words)

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