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  Windhoek Accommodation | Accommodation in Windhoek
Windhoek (pronounced "Wind hook" or German "Windhuk") is the capitol of Namibia, 22.56 deg S 17.09 deg E. It has a population of over 230,000 and the major port for Namibia.
Windhoek is situated in a semi-desert climatic region.
Windhoek's three main access roads from Rehoboth, Gobabis, and Okahandja are paved, and are designed to be able to withstand the largest possible flood to be expected in fifty years.
www.africaninvitation.com /towns/Windhoek   (650 words)

  
  Windhoek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Windhoek was originally the centre of a Nama chief, who defeated the Herero inhabitants of the region in the 19th century.
Windhoek's three main access roads from Rehoboth, Gobabis, and Okahandja are paved, and are designed to be able to withstand the largest possible flood to be expected in fifty years.
Windhoek is situated in a semi-desert climatic region.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Windhoek   (1179 words)

  
 Windhoek. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Windhoek is one of the world’s major trade centers for Karakul sheep skins.
Windhoek was originally the headquarters of a Nama chief, who defeated the Herero inhabitants of the region in the 19th cent.
Windhoek stands 5,428 ft (1,654 m) above sea level and is surrounded by hills, three of which have castles built in German medieval style.
www.bartleby.com /65/wi/Windhoek.html   (210 words)

  
 Africa 2001: Windhoek, Namibia
This splendid church, the Lutheran Christuskirche, is perhaps the main landmark in Windhoek.
It was built of local sandstone in the early 20th century.
A view of Windhoek city at twilight, from the balcony of my room at the Fürstenhof Hotel.
www.shaunakelly.com /travel/africa2001/windhoek/windhoek.html   (452 words)

  
 Windhoek, Capital of Namibia
With 15 000 inhabitants, Namibia's capital of Windhoek is the biggest city in the country.
Windhoek combines the modern city architectural style with that of the German colonial era.
Windhoek has an international airport 45 kilometres out of town and a broad spectrum of hotels, guesthouses, safari and tour operators as well as car rentals.
www.namibia-travel.net /centralnamibia/windhoek.htm   (286 words)

  
 Windhoek Namibia Travel
Pulsing with life, opportunity and a sparkle of adventure, Windhoek is a multicultural city characterised by tranquil co-existence and enough lebensraum for all its citizens, which number 223 364(2001 census).
Projecting a favourable and enabling environment for tourists, investors and as a unique conference destination, Windhoek is one of the leading cities in Africa in terms of telecommunications, banking facilities and sophisticated conference communications technology.
Namibia is a multi party state, with all fundamental rights fully upheld by the state, individuals, institutions etc, and were all citizens irrespective of their color, race and gender are equal to the rule of law.
www.gilt-edge.com /destination.jsp?name=Windhoek&destination_id=4238   (1032 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Windhoek
Matthew Shikongo is the present mayor of Windhoek, Namibia.
Windhoek, population 147,056 (1991), is the capital of Namibia.
Windhoek was originally the headquarters of a Nama chief, who defeated the Herero inhabitants of the region in the 19th century.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Windhoek   (545 words)

  
 Windhoek - Wikitravel
Windhoek [1] is Namibia's capital and largest city (population ~250,000).
Von Francois stationed his garrison at Windhoek, which was strategically situated as a buffer between the Nama and Herero, while the twelve strong springs provided water for the cultivation of food.
The present Windhoek was founded on 18 October 1890 when Von Francois lay the foundation stone of the fort, which is known as the Alte Feste (Old Fortress).
wikitravel.org /en/Windhoek   (2172 words)

  
 Windhoek - The Namibian Capital
Windhoek disposes of an international airport and offers a great variety of hotels, guest houses, safari and tour operators and car rentals.
Namibia's capital of Windhoek is with its 150,000 inhabitants the biggest city in the country.
The pretty town, beautifully situated in a valley, combines the architecture of a modern city with numerous buildings in the style of the German colonial era.
www.southafrica-travel.net /namibia/ewindhoe.htm   (156 words)

  
 Windhoek, Namibia - Hotels and Lodges in Windhoek - Namibia Safari
Windhoek is Namibia's capital city, and its charm lies in the harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people.
Windhoek is home to approximately 240,000 people, an extremely small capital by global standards; however, the number is growing rapidly at present due mostly to a lack of employment in rural areas.
Windhoek is an ideal centre from which to explore the surrounding countryside.
www.eyesonafrica.net /african-safari-namibia/windhoek.htm   (362 words)

  
 Information on Windhoek   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, lies at an altitude of 1650 metres in a pretty valley bordered by the Eros Mountains in the north and the Auas mountains in the south.
Windhoek is the country's largest city and its administrative, communication, and economic centre.
At the end oh 19th century, Windhoek was the capital of the German colony of South West Africa.
www.paesionline.com /africa/namibia/windhoek/introduction.asp   (225 words)

  
 Windhoek on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
UN: Fourth African Oil Trade Conference to be held in Windhoek, Namibia, 27-30 April.
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 Windhoek - Namibia
Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is located in a basin between the Khomas Highland, Auas and Eros Mountains.
As can be expected from a capital city, Windhoek is home to many of the best hotels in Namibia, the city also offers several other accommodation establishments ranging from backpackers to up-market guest house.
Windhoek has had several names the earliest of which were the Damara /Ais //Gams (/ indicates a click in Nama spelling) which means firewater and the Herero Otjimuise or place of steam.
www.namibian.org /travel/namibia/windhoek.htm   (655 words)

  
 Windhoek, Namibia  -  Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Located at an altitude of 1,700 m (5,400 ft) and surrounded by hills, Windhoek is an administrative, commercial, and transportation center.
During the 19th century, the site of Windhoek was under the domain of a Khoikhoi leader who had gained control of the area from the Herero.
The settlement, which became the capital of the German dependency of South-West Africa in 1892, was captured by South African troops in 1915, during World War I, and subsequently was administered by South Africa under a League of Nations mandate.
www.galenfrysinger.com /windhoek.htm   (205 words)

  
 Windhoek Accommodation | Accommodation Windhoek, 9 Accommodation Establishments in Windhoek
The Seventh Heaven Guesthouse is situated in a quiet part of Windhoek, ca 10 minutes away from the city centre.
Guesthouse Terra Africa is situated in the modern capital of Namibia, Windhoek in the beautiful surroundings of Olympia, between a number of African Embassies and the new State House of the Republic of Namibia.
Is situated in the mountains on the outskirts of Windhoek, although only fifteen minutes from City Centre.
www.safarinow.com /destinations/windhoek/hub.aspx   (395 words)

  
 NamibWeb.com - The online guide to Namibia: Windhoek: History and unknown facts
Windhoek was founded in the valley that was most likely the bowl of the prehistoric lake which was proven by the vegetation layer found during the construction of the Sanlam building.
Windhoek climate makes it a very nice place to live in: mostly dry but with a quite reliable rainfall with an average of 360 mm a year.
Windhoek is an independent municipality with Gustav Voigts as the first Mayor.
www.namibweb.com /windhoek.htm   (637 words)

  
 Windhoek Monuments   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
n its monthly newsletter for Windhoek Municipality for suggestions about historical sites in the city, a resolution at the SWAPO Congress also called for consideration of the way that Namibia's past is reflected in the monuments and heritage sites scattered across the country.
A settlement of over two thousand people lived in Windhoek fifty years earlier under the control of Jonker Afrikaner and it was reported that he had built a church that could house 500 people.
However we were surprised to find that there was no mention of Mandume on this memorial, instead it remembers the twelve white soldiers who died in the campaign against him.
www.iafrica.com.na /nht/windmon.html   (1963 words)

  
 Windhoek, Namibia - Windhoek Travel
Windhoek Country Club Resort offers exceptional service, superb facilities and luxury accommodation in a tranquil desert setting.
The resort is situated on the outskirts of Windhoek and on a championship 18-hole golf course.
Namibia's capital Windhoek is often described as a city with a 'continental' atmosphere due to its historical buildings dating back to the German colonial rule as well as to its cuisine & culture.
www.bookinafrica.com /travel-to--windhoek   (253 words)

  
 Namibia - Windhoek City Stopover
The charming city of Windhoek is the capital of Namibia.
A visit to Windhoek is not complete without an outing to Joe's Beerhouse, a runstic but fabulous eatery offering great vibes, great Namibian food and plenty of beer and cheer (own account)!
Windhoek is the starting point for a holiday in Namibia.
www.thompsonssa.com /WindhoekCityStopover829.aspx   (339 words)

  
 Windhoek
Windhoek, the capital, is an attractive city surrounded by clusters of hills and the impressive Auas and Eros mountains.
Windhoek offers every modern amenity, including comfortable hotels and pensions, as well as restaurants offering Namibian-style cuisine which has developed its own particular flavour.
Windhoek is a convenient point for tourists to begin or end their tours, as well as providing a good base for local excursions.
www.places.co.za /html/windhoek.html   (387 words)

  
 Windhoek --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
The capital and commercial center of the Republic of Namibia is the centrally located city of Windhoek.
During the summer, in December and January, the territorial administration moves from Windhoek to Swakopmund, where the weather is somewhat cooler.
It lies at an elevation of 3,576 feet (1,090 m) and is situated 145 miles (232 km) north of Keetmanshoop and 170 miles (274 km) southeast of Windhoek, the national capital.
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9277760   (577 words)

  
 Budget Travellers Guide to Sleeping in the Windhoek airport in Namibia
I have flown in and out of Hosea Kutako (Windhoek Internationa) Airport several times since 1998.
The aiport is clean and quiet, except for the tourists.
The regional aiport in Windhoek (Eros) is also very good and recently renovated.
www.sleepinginairports.net /africa/windhoek.htm   (410 words)

  
 Travelcreek - Travel Guide to Windhoek, Namibia
Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, lies in a valley amongst the large sun soaked mountains of the central Namibian corridor.
The business, tourism and administrative centre of the country, Windhoek is the best place to organise your car rental, accommodation, routes, tour bookings and to enjoy a night of luxury prior to heading out and visiting the rest of the country.
Windhoek is a safe city for those who are careful with their belongings and are aware of their surroundings.
www.travelcreek.com /windhoek.htm   (837 words)

  
 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek - Namibia Safari
The hotel is a true haven of charm and hospitality, situated in the picturesque Namibian town of Windhoek.
The resort is situated on the outskirts of Windhoek and therefore only a five-minute drive from any business meeting or cultural shopping experience.
Probably the most vivid memory visitors take home with them from the historic city of Windhoek, is the ambience of the city itself.
www.eyesonafrica.net /african-safari-namibia/windhoek-country-club.htm   (550 words)

  
 Windhoek,Windhoek Accommodation,Namibia,Windhoek Hotels
Windhoek area is at a refreshing altitude amongst rolling bush-dotted hills and is well watered by rain.
Most visitors to Namibia fly into Windhoek and it is a great place to purchase arts and crafts before jetting off home.
The accommodation is luxurious and comfortable and the superb rooftop pool, gym and sauna add to the overall guest experience.
cybercapetown.com /Namibia/Windhoek   (474 words)

  
 Cities of Namibia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Windhoek is the capital of Namibia and is through the Hoseah Kutako International Airport the major international gateway to the country.
It also has many general and specialised service and filling stations and extensive other services such as shopping, medical, banking etc. In addition to the Hoseah Kutako International Airport outside town serviced by Air Namibia and other international airlines, one finds the Eros Airport in town from where domestic and regional flights are undertaken.
Windhoek also has 5 hospitals, a train station and bus services available.
www.travelinnamibia.com /cityinfo/cityinfo.asp?mainid=4&subid=21   (154 words)

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