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Quiz: Namibia

  1. What was the capital?

    • Windhoek
    • Podgorica
    • Ngerulmud
    • Ouagadougou
    Answer

    Windhoek — Capital: Windhoek.

  2. When was Namibia founded?

    • 21 March 1990, independence from South African rule
    • 29 June 1976, independence from Britain
    • 9 July 1816, independence declared at Tucumán
    • 7 July 1978, independence from Britain
    Answer

    21 March 1990, independence from South African rule — Founded: 21 March 1990, independence from South African rule.

  3. What form of government does Namibia have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Absolute monarchy
    • Parliamentary system under the 2009 constitution; a premier leads the elected parliament, and a governor represents Britain
    • Parliamentary republic
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Namibia is a sparsely populated country in southwestern Africa, named for the Namib Desert.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Namibia is a sparsely populated country in southwestern Africa, named for the Namib Desert.