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Key data for the Republic of Namibia

Head of state: Hifikepunye Pohamba
Head of government: Minister Nahas ANGULA 
Type of state: Republic
Land area: 825,418 km2
Capital: Windhoek
Population: 2.12 million
Religions: 85% Christian, 15% indigenous beliefs 
Language: English, German, Afrikaans 
Currency: Namibian dollar (NAD)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 2010: USD 11.451 billion 
Change over previous year: +20.1% 
Per capita GDP 2010: USD 5,651
Swiss colony 2010: 328 persons
Swiss exports 2010: CHF 6.15 million
Change over previous year: +210.5%
Swiss imports 2010: CHF 2.86 billion
Change over previous year: +66.5%