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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    The history of Namibia has passed through several distinct stages from being colonised in the late nineteenth century to Namibia's independence on 21 March 1990.. From 1884, Namibia was a German colony: German South West Africa.After the First World War, the League of Nations gave South Africa a mandate to administer the territory. Following World War II, the League of Nations was dissolved in ...
  2. britannica.com

    Dec 3, 2024The first conquerors in southern Namibia were the Nama.They had a larger clan system, with interclan alliances, and a pastoral economy. Closely linked (usually in a dependent role) were the Damara, a people from central Africa whose culture combined pastoralism, hunting, and copper smelting.In northeastern and central Namibia the Herero (a pastoral people from central Africa) built up ...
    Author:Reginald Herbold Green
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  4. namibia9.com

    This period is marked by the Herero and Nama Genocide, in which a significant portion of the indigenous populations was killed or displaced. ... Namibia's history is marked by a complex interplay of indigenous cultures, European colonization, and the struggle for self-determination. It remains a country with a diverse population and a unique ...
  5. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 16, 2024Namibia, located in southwestern Africa, has a rich history characterized by indigenous cultures, colonial rule, a struggle for independence, and recent efforts toward development and reconciliation.. Pre-Colonial Period Early Inhabitants: Namibia has been inhabited for thousands of years by various indigenous groups, including the San (Bushmen), Damara, and Nama people.
  6. kyffhauser.co.za

    Chronology of History of Namibia San hunters and gatherers lived in Namibia as early as 2,000 years ago and are assumed to have been the earliest inhabitants of the region. Nama herders entered the region in 500 ... The 11-month transition period went relatively smoothly (some fighting in the north). Amnesty was granted to political
  7. localtimezone.org

    Sep 27, 2024Namibia became a key target during the Scramble for Africa, the period of rapid European colonization in the late 19th century: In 1884 , Namibia, then known as South West Africa , was declared a German protectorate by Chancellor Otto von Bismarck , as part of Germany's broader imperial ambitions in Africa.
  8. britannica.com

    3 days agoNamibia - Colonialism, Independence, Deserts: The history of Namibia is not well chronicled. Its isolated geographic position limited contact with the outside world until the 19th century. Explorer, missionary, trader, conqueror, and settler sources are neither comprehensive, notable for accuracy, nor unbiased. Professional historiography is a post-1960 development in the country, and the ...
  9. en.wikipedia.org

    Namibia (/ n ə ˈ m ɪ b i ə / ⓘ [17] [18]), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa.Its 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 east and south. Although it does not border Zimbabwe, less than 200 metres (660 feet) of the Botswanan right bank of the Zambezi ...
  10. namibian.org

    The German Colonial Administration was never fully in control of Namibia. The period between 1890-1908 was marred by many conflicts and rebellions against the Germans by the pre-colonial Namibian population. Almost a hundred thousand Hereros, Damaras, and Namas, and about a thousand Germans died because of these wars and the resulting ...
  11. books.google.com.na

    Namibia Scientific Society, 1999 - Namibia - 270 pages The provides information on Namibia history in a chronological order. It covers pre colonial period 27000 BC to the birth of the Republic of Namibia on 21 March 1990.

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  1. History of Namibia

    The history of Namibia has passed through several distinct stages from being colonised in the late nineteenth century to Namibia's independence on 21 March 1990. From 1884, Namibia was a German colony: German South West Africa. After the First World War, the League of Nations gave South Africa a mandate to administer the territory. Following World War II, the League of Nations was dissolved in April 1946 and its successor, the United Nations, instituted a trusteeship system to reform the administration of the former League of Nations mandates and clearly establish majority rule and independence as eventual goals for the trust territories. South Africa objected arguing that a majority of the territory's people were content with South African rule. Wikipedia

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