Avis
District of Windhoek
Khomas - Namibia

Namibia

Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. Although it does not border with Zimbabwe, less than 200 meters of riverbed separates them at their closest points. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March 1990, following the Namibian War of Independence.

Located at -22.57, 17.0836 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Namibia, Countries in Africa, Member states of the African Union, Countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, English-speaking countries and territories, German-speaking countries, Afrikaans-speaking countries and territories, Liberal democracies, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Republics, States and territories established in 1990, Member states of the United Nations, Bantu countries and territories, Commonwealth republics, Former German colonies

Windhoek East

Windhoek East is a constituency in the Khomas Region of Namibia. It consists of the upper-class suburbs of Windhoek: Auasblick, Avis, Klein Windhoek, Ludwigsdorf, Luxury Hill, Olympia, and Suiderhof. As of 2010 its population is 12.674. Windhoek East is the most affluent constituency of Windhoek, most embassies, private schools, private medical facilities, and shopping malls are located here, and the education rate of the inhabitants is high. All its roads are tarred.

Located at -22.5667, 17.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Constituencies of Khomas Region, Windhoek

Windhoek Rural

Windhoek Rural is a constituency in the Khomas Region of Namibia. As of 2010 its population is 20,212. This constituency contains all settlements in the Khomas Region that are outside the city of Windhoek, among them: Aris Brakwater Dordabis Groot Aub Mix camp Nauchas Nina Seeis Solitaire The main economic activity in this constituency is farming and related work like gardening, seed production, and firewood collection; 90% of the area consists of commercial farms.

Located at -22.5667, 17.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Constituencies of Khomas Region, Windhoek

Holy Cross Convent School

The Holy Cross Convent School is a school in Windhoek, Namibia. It was established in 1906 by the Holy Cross Sisters. The school was brought to Namibia by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate as a result of educational initiatives in the "German Protectorate of South West Africa", now the Republic of Namibia.

Located at -22.599, 17.096 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1906, Roman Catholic schools in Namibia, Schools in Windhoek

Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek

The Deutsche Höhere Privatschule, or DHPS as it is commonly known, is a private school in Namibia. Situated in the capital Windhoek, it is the oldest private high school in the country. It is also one of the biggest German international schools in Africa. The DHPS is a boarding school, but has many day students. The hostel is open to students from other schools too and offers various sporting facilities e.g. swimming pool, basketball courts, soccer fields and roller hockey rink.

Located at -22.575, 17.083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schools in Windhoek, Boarding schools in Namibia, German foreign schools, Educational institutions established in 1909

Embassy of Germany, Windhoek

The German Embassy in Windhoek is Germany's diplomatic mission to Namibia. It is located at Sanlam Centre, 154 Independence Avenue in Windhoek. The current German ambassador is Egon Kochanke.

Located at -22.5678, 17.0839 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Diplomatic missions of Germany, Germany–Namibia relations, Buildings and structures in Windhoek

Christ Church, Windhoek

The Christ Church (or Christuskirche) is a historic landmark and Lutheran church in Windhoek, Namibia. After the end of the wars between the Germans and the Khoikhoi, Herero, and Ovambo in 1907, the ground breaking ceremony took place and on October 16, 1910 the church was opened and dedicated as the Church of Peace. The Lutheran Church, which was built in the gothic revival style with Art Nouveau elements, stands in the historic center of Windhoek.

Located at -22.5678, 17.0872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1910, 20th-century Lutheran church buildings, Churches in Namibia, Buildings and structures in Windhoek, Lutheran congregations established in the 19th century

Tintenpalast

The Tintenpalast (German for "Ink Palace") is the seat of both chambers of the Namibian legislature, the National Council and the National Assembly. It is located in the Namibian capital of Windhoek.

Located at -22.5666, 17.0893 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government buildings completed in 1913, Legislative buildings, Buildings and structures in Windhoek, Seats of national legislatures, Parliament of Namibia

Maerua Mall

The Maerua Mall is a shopping complex in Windhoek, Namibia. Expanded to more than double its original size in 2006, Maerua Mall is now the largest shopping mall in Namibia and contains a number of retail outlets, including Ackermans, @home, FNB, and Total Sports. Along with Wernhil Park Mall, the two malls are the largest formal shopping venues in Namibia. Maerua mall lies opposite centaurus high school in Windhoek. It is currently the most popular mall in Namibia.

Located at -22.5836, 17.0936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Namibia, 2006 in Namibia, Buildings and structures in Windhoek

Supreme Court of Namibia

The Supreme Court of Namibia is the supreme court in all legal matters of the laws of Namibia. It is the court of last resort and the highest appellate court in the country. It is located in the centre of Namibia's capital city, Windhoek. A Supreme Court decision is supreme in that it can only be reversed by an Act of Parliament that contradicts it, or by another ruling of the Supreme Court itself.

Located at -22.5689, 17.0861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Namibian law, Buildings and structures in Windhoek

National Art Gallery of Namibia

The National Art Gallery of Namibia) is an institution for art and culture of the government of Namibia and is situated in Windhoek, Namibia. Its aims are to encourage and cultivate art in Namibia. In the National Art Gallery of Namibia there is a permanent exhibition of international recognition showing Namibian, African and European art. The Gallery shows also local art. Joe Madisia – an artist himself – is the director at the moment.

Located at -22.5617, 17.0856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Namibian culture, Museums in Namibia

State House of Namibia

The State House of the Republic of Namibia is the administrative capital of Namibia, as well the official residence of the President of Namibia. Located in the Auasblick suburb of Windhoek, the State House was constructed by Mansudae Overseas Projects of North Korea from September 2002 to March 2008, a total of 66 months. The administrative building cost N$ 400 million Namibian dollars.

Located at -22.5913, 17.1011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Windhoek, Government of Namibia, Government buildings completed in 2008, 2008 in Namibia, Presidential palaces

Sanderburg

Sanderburg (Sander's castle) is the smallest of three castles in Windhoek, Namibia. It was built between 1917 and 1919 by architect Wilhelm Sander who designed it as his own place of residence. Its architectural style combines several medieval features.

Located at -22.5744, 17.0925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Windhoek, Castles in Namibia

Schwerinsburg

Schwerinsburg (Schwerin's castle) is the biggest of three castles in Windhoek, Namibia. Today is the private residence of the Italian ambassador in Namibia.

Located at -22.5733, 17.0925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Windhoek, Castles in Namibia

Heinitzburg

Heinitzburg (originally Heynitzburg, Heinitz' castle) is one of the three castles in Windhoek, Namibia. It was built in 1914 by architect Wilhelm Sander. Sander originally built the castle for himself but sold it in 1916 to Hans Bogislav Graf von Schwerin, who named the castle Heynitzburg after his wife Margarete's birth name "von Heynitz". Heinitzburg is used today as a restaurant and hotel.

Located at -22.5744, 17.0925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Windhoek, Castles in Namibia

Avis Dam

The Avis Dam is a dam outside of Windhoek, Namibia. It was built in 1933 by the South African colonial authorities. It first flooded in April 1934, but only exceeded 75% again in 2007.

Located at -22.5748, 17.1293 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Dams in Namibia, Buildings and structures in Khomas Region, Dams completed in 1933

German South-West Africa

German South-West Africa was a colony of the German Empire from 1884 until 1915, when it was taken over by the Union of South Africa (as part of the British Empire) and administered as South-West Africa, finally becoming Namibia in 1990. With an area of 835,100 km², it was one and a half times the size of the mainland German Empire in Europe (without its colonies) at the time.

Located at -22.57, 17.0836 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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German South-West Africa, History of Namibia, Former German colonies, Former protectorates, German colonisation in Africa, Germany–Namibia relations, States and territories established in 1884

Windhoek Show

The Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show is an annual trade fair in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It combines an agricultural exhibition, several industrial and retail offerings, and a range of entertainment facilities. The Windhoek Show was first held in 1899 and is since 1966 conducted annually. Held during the first week of October, the Windhoek Show is the biggest industrial and agricultural exhibition in Namibia. It attracts close to 100,000 visitors per year.

Located at -22.5825, 17.0894 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Windhoek, Economy of Namibia

St. Paul's College, Namibia

St. Paul's College was established in 1962 as a Catholic all-boys school by the Tilburg Fraters. The Roman Catholic Church purchased a farm situated at the foot of Roman Hill in Klein Windhoek, a low density suburb in Windhoek, Namibia. Due to the presence of hot springs and fountains at the time, it was possible to develop a vineyard, gardens and orchards where the school is currently located. When Namibia was shifting from the apartheid regime to a democratic government, St.

Located at -22.5743, 17.1094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Windhoek

Alte Feste

The Alte Feste (Old Fortress) is a fortress and museum in downtown Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. The building was designed by captain Curt von François to serve as headquarters of the imperial German Schutztruppe (colonial military force) during German colonisation of South-West Africa. The location of Windhoek, which was deserted and completely destroyed at that time, was chosen because the Germans felt it would serve as a buffer zone between the Nama and Herero tribes.

Located at -22.5694, 17.0883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Namibia, National Monuments of Namibia, Buildings and structures in Windhoek, History of Windhoek

Centaurus Secondary School

Centaurus Secondary School is a high school in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It was founded on 23 January 1962 and started with 175 learners transferred from Windhoek High School.

Located at -22.5864, 17.0942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Windhoek

Delta Secondary School Windhoek

Delta Secondary School Windhoek (DSSW, German: Delta Oberschule Windhoek, DOSW) previously known as Deutsche Oberschule Windhoek, is government school in Namibia. Situated in the capital Windhoek, it was separated from its younger counter-part Delta School Windhoek (DSW), formerly known as German School Windhoek, in January 1975.

Located at -22.6014, 17.0975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Schools in Windhoek

United Ground, Windhoek

United Ground is a cricket ground in Windhoek, Namibia. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1990 when Namibia played the Netherlands. The ground held its first List A match in the 2001/02 6 Nations Challenge when Kenya played Zimbabwe A. To date the ground has held 12 List A matches. In 2005, the ground held its first first-class match between Namibia and Bermuda in the 2005 Intercontinental Cup.

Located at -22.6077, 17.0964 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Cricket grounds in Namibia, Buildings and structures in Windhoek

Windhoek High School

Windhoek High School (WHS) is a school in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Populary known as The Blue School, it was founded on 5 February 1917 making it is one of the oldest schools in the country. Currently, WHS is rated among the top 100 schools in Africa.

Located at -22.5685, 17.0891 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schools in Windhoek, Cricket grounds in Namibia

Reiterdenkmal, Windhoek

The Equestrian Monument, more commonly known under its German original name Reiterdenkmal and the name Südwester Reiter (Rider of South-West), is a statue in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It was inaugurated on 27 January 1912, the birthday of German emperor Wilhelm II.

Located at -22.5686, 17.0878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Windhoek, Equestrian statues, History of colonialism, Germany–Namibia relations, German South-West Africa, National Monuments of Namibia