Windhoek

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/windhoek

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1. Where is Windhoek?Central highlands of Namibia, Southern Africa, situated on the Khomas Highland plateau
2. How many people live in Windhoek?Approximately 430,000 people (2016 estimate)
3. When was Windhoek built?1840 by Jan Jonker Afrikaner; German settlement established 1890
4. What language do people speak in Windhoek?English (official), Afrikaans, German, Oshiwambo, Herero, Damara, Nama, and others
5. Why is Windhoek called 'The City That Touches the Sky'?Windhoek sits about 1,700 meters (5,577 feet) above sea level, which makes it higher than many other cities. Because of this great height, it feels like it is close to the sky.
6. How does the weather in Windhoek differ from other African cities?Windhoek has a semi‑arid highland climate, so it is cooler than many equatorial cities. It has a wet season from November to March and a dry season for the rest of the year, with about 370 mm of rain each year.

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