The port of Walvis Bay, situated roughly halfway down Namibia's coast, was returned by South Africa to Namibian jurisdiction in February 1994. In the interior, the escarpment of a north south plateau slopes away to the east and north into the vast interior sand basin of the Kalahari. English is the official language. Afrikaans, German, Herero and Owambo, amongst a variety of tongues, are also spoken. Outlets are of the 3-pin type.
Most hotels have facilities.
Good facilities to all major centres. A telegraph service is available in every town. Good postal service. Airmail to Europe takes from approximately four days to two weeks. Newspapers are printed Monday to Saturdays.