Context
The Fourth Session of the India-Namibia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was recently held in New Delhi.
About Namibia
- Location: Namibia is located in southwestern Africa and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
- Neighbouring Countries: It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia in the north, Botswana in the east, and South Africa in the south and southeast.
Key Geographical Features
- Physiography: Namibia can broadly be divided into three zones from west to east:
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- Namib Desert: A coastal desert along the Atlantic Ocean.
- Central Plateau: An elevated region in the interior.
- Kalahari: Extends across the eastern part of the country.
- Major Rivers: The country is associated with the Kunene, Okavango, Mashi, Zambezi and Orange river systems.
- Highest Mountain: Brandberg (Mount Brand) is Namibia’s highest mountain and lies along the western escarpment of the Central Plateau.
Natural Resources
Namibia is rich in uranium, lithium, graphite and manganese.
FAQs
- Where is Namibia located?
Namibia is situated in southwestern Africa, with the Atlantic Ocean along its western coast.
- Which countries border Namibia?
Namibia shares land borders with Angola, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa.
- What are the major geographical regions of Namibia?
From west to east, the major regions are the Namib Desert, Central Plateau and Kalahari.
- Which major rivers are associated with Namibia?
The important rivers include the Kunene, Okavango, Mashi, Zambezi and Orange.
- Which is the highest mountain in Namibia?
Brandberg (Mount Brand) is Namibia’s highest mountain and is located along the western escarpment of the Central Plateau.
- What is the India-Namibia Joint Trade Committee?
The JTC is a bilateral mechanism for strengthening trade and economic cooperation between India and Namibia. Its fourth session was held in New Delhi.
- What are Namibia’s major natural resources?
The major resources include uranium, lithium, graphite and manganese.
