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5730cf87b54a4f140068cc7a | When was the League replaced by the United Nations? | 1946 | [
"Namibia\n\nSouth Africa occupied the colony in 1915 after defeating the German force during World War I and administered it from 1919 onward as a League of Nations mandate territory. Although the South African government desired to incorporate 'South-West Africa' into its territory, it never officially did so, alt... |
5730d03caca1c71400fe5ae3 | Which guerrilla group fought for Namibia's independence? | People's Liberation Army of Namibia | [
"Namibia\n\nIn response to the 1966 ruling by the International Court of Justice, South-West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) military wing, People's Liberation Army of Namibia, a guerrilla group began their armed struggle for independence, but it was not until 1988 that South Africa agreed to end its occupatio... |
5730d03caca1c71400fe5ae4 | When did a guerrilla group fight for Namibia's independence? | 1966 | [
"Namibia\n\nIn response to the 1966 ruling by the International Court of Justice, South-West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) military wing, People's Liberation Army of Namibia, a guerrilla group began their armed struggle for independence, but it was not until 1988 that South Africa agreed to end its occupatio... |
5730d03caca1c71400fe5ae5 | When did South Africa end occupation of Namibia? | 1988 | [
"Namibia\n\nIn response to the 1966 ruling by the International Court of Justice, South-West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) military wing, People's Liberation Army of Namibia, a guerrilla group began their armed struggle for independence, but it was not until 1988 that South Africa agreed to end its occupatio... |
5730d03caca1c71400fe5ae6 | Why did South Africa end occupation in Namibia? | UN peace plan | [
"Namibia\n\nIn response to the 1966 ruling by the International Court of Justice, South-West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) military wing, People's Liberation Army of Namibia, a guerrilla group began their armed struggle for independence, but it was not until 1988 that South Africa agreed to end its occupatio... |
5730d03caca1c71400fe5ae7 | What is the central-southern area of Namibia known as? | Police Zone | [
"Namibia\n\nIn response to the 1966 ruling by the International Court of Justice, South-West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) military wing, People's Liberation Army of Namibia, a guerrilla group began their armed struggle for independence, but it was not until 1988 that South Africa agreed to end its occupatio... |
5730d0eab54a4f140068cc80 | What was Namibia previously called? | South West Africa | [
"Namibia\n\nSouth West Africa became known as Namibia by the UN when the General Assembly changed the territory's name by Resolution 2372 (XXII) of 12 June 1968. In 1978 the UN Security Council passed UN Resolution 435 which planned a transition toward independence for Namibia. Attempts to persuade South Africa to ... |
5730d0eab54a4f140068cc81 | What date did Namibia get it's official name? | 12 June 1968 | [
"Namibia\n\nSouth West Africa became known as Namibia by the UN when the General Assembly changed the territory's name by Resolution 2372 (XXII) of 12 June 1968. In 1978 the UN Security Council passed UN Resolution 435 which planned a transition toward independence for Namibia. Attempts to persuade South Africa to ... |
5730d0eab54a4f140068cc82 | What was the resolution that granted Namibia it's name? | Resolution 2372 (XXII) | [
"Namibia\n\nSouth West Africa became known as Namibia by the UN when the General Assembly changed the territory's name by Resolution 2372 (XXII) of 12 June 1968. In 1978 the UN Security Council passed UN Resolution 435 which planned a transition toward independence for Namibia. Attempts to persuade South Africa to ... |
5730d0eab54a4f140068cc83 | How long did it take for South Africa to agree to the implantation of Namibia's new name? | 1988 | [
"Namibia\n\nSouth West Africa became known as Namibia by the UN when the General Assembly changed the territory's name by Resolution 2372 (XXII) of 12 June 1968. In 1978 the UN Security Council passed UN Resolution 435 which planned a transition toward independence for Namibia. Attempts to persuade South Africa to ... |
5730d0eab54a4f140068cc84 | The diplomatic agreement between South Africa, Angola, and Cuba was observed by the USSR and what other country? | USA | [
"Namibia\n\nSouth West Africa became known as Namibia by the UN when the General Assembly changed the territory's name by Resolution 2372 (XXII) of 12 June 1968. In 1978 the UN Security Council passed UN Resolution 435 which planned a transition toward independence for Namibia. Attempts to persuade South Africa to ... |
5730d151f6cb411900e244cc | What does UNTAG stand for? | United Nations Transition Assistance Group | [
"Namibia\n\nA combined UN civilian and peace-keeping force called UNTAG (United Nations Transition Assistance Group) under Finnish diplomat Martti Ahtisaari was deployed from April 1989 to March 1990 to monitor the peace process, elections and supervise military withdrawals. As UNTAG began to deploy peacekeepers, m... |
5730d151f6cb411900e244cd | Who was the diplomat for UNTAG? | Martti Ahtisaari | [
"Namibia\n\nA combined UN civilian and peace-keeping force called UNTAG (United Nations Transition Assistance Group) under Finnish diplomat Martti Ahtisaari was deployed from April 1989 to March 1990 to monitor the peace process, elections and supervise military withdrawals. As UNTAG began to deploy peacekeepers, m... |
5730d151f6cb411900e244ce | What nationality was the diplomat in UNTAG? | Finnish | [
"Namibia\n\nA combined UN civilian and peace-keeping force called UNTAG (United Nations Transition Assistance Group) under Finnish diplomat Martti Ahtisaari was deployed from April 1989 to March 1990 to monitor the peace process, elections and supervise military withdrawals. As UNTAG began to deploy peacekeepers, m... |
5730d151f6cb411900e244cf | When was the diplomat for UNTAG deployed to supervise withdrawals from Namibia? | April 1989 to March 1990 | [
"Namibia\n\nA combined UN civilian and peace-keeping force called UNTAG (United Nations Transition Assistance Group) under Finnish diplomat Martti Ahtisaari was deployed from April 1989 to March 1990 to monitor the peace process, elections and supervise military withdrawals. As UNTAG began to deploy peacekeepers, m... |
5730d151f6cb411900e244d0 | What was the official election slogan in the first Namibia election? | Free and Fair Elections | [
"Namibia\n\nA combined UN civilian and peace-keeping force called UNTAG (United Nations Transition Assistance Group) under Finnish diplomat Martti Ahtisaari was deployed from April 1989 to March 1990 to monitor the peace process, elections and supervise military withdrawals. As UNTAG began to deploy peacekeepers, m... |
5730f29da5e9cc1400cdbb27 | When was the Namibian Constitution adopted? | February 1990 | [
"Namibia\n\nThe Namibian Constitution adopted in February 1990 incorporated protection for human rights, compensation for state expropriations of private property, an independent judiciary and an executive presidency (the constituent assembly became the national assembly). The country officially became independent ... |
5730f29da5e9cc1400cdbb28 | When did the country of Namibia officially become a country? | 21 March 1990 | [
"Namibia\n\nThe Namibian Constitution adopted in February 1990 incorporated protection for human rights, compensation for state expropriations of private property, an independent judiciary and an executive presidency (the constituent assembly became the national assembly). The country officially became independent ... |
5730f29da5e9cc1400cdbb29 | Who was the first President of Namibia? | Sam Nujoma | [
"Namibia\n\nThe Namibian Constitution adopted in February 1990 incorporated protection for human rights, compensation for state expropriations of private property, an independent judiciary and an executive presidency (the constituent assembly became the national assembly). The country officially became independent ... |
5730f29da5e9cc1400cdbb2a | Who swore in the first President of Namibia? | Nelson Mandela | [
"Namibia\n\nThe Namibian Constitution adopted in February 1990 incorporated protection for human rights, compensation for state expropriations of private property, an independent judiciary and an executive presidency (the constituent assembly became the national assembly). The country officially became independent ... |
5730f29da5e9cc1400cdbb2b | What was ceded to Namibia in 1994? | Walvis Bay | [
"Namibia\n\nThe Namibian Constitution adopted in February 1990 incorporated protection for human rights, compensation for state expropriations of private property, an independent judiciary and an executive presidency (the constituent assembly became the national assembly). The country officially became independent ... |
5730f379497a881900248a8f | What did Namibia transition to after white minority apartheid rule? | parliamentary democracy | [
"Namibia\n\nSince independence Namibia has successfully completed the transition from white minority apartheid rule to parliamentary democracy. Multiparty democracy was introduced and has been maintained, with local, regional and national elections held regularly. Several registered political parties are active and... |
5730f379497a881900248a90 | What type of independence was introduced in Namibia after independence? | Multiparty democracy | [
"Namibia\n\nSince independence Namibia has successfully completed the transition from white minority apartheid rule to parliamentary democracy. Multiparty democracy was introduced and has been maintained, with local, regional and national elections held regularly. Several registered political parties are active and... |
5730f379497a881900248a91 | What party has won every election in Namibia? | Swapo Party | [
"Namibia\n\nSince independence Namibia has successfully completed the transition from white minority apartheid rule to parliamentary democracy. Multiparty democracy was introduced and has been maintained, with local, regional and national elections held regularly. Several registered political parties are active and... |
5730f379497a881900248a92 | How long did president Same Nujoma rule? | 15-year | [
"Namibia\n\nSince independence Namibia has successfully completed the transition from white minority apartheid rule to parliamentary democracy. Multiparty democracy was introduced and has been maintained, with local, regional and national elections held regularly. Several registered political parties are active and... |
5730f379497a881900248a93 | Who succeeded Sam Nujoma? | Hifikepunye Pohamba | [
"Namibia\n\nSince independence Namibia has successfully completed the transition from white minority apartheid rule to parliamentary democracy. Multiparty democracy was introduced and has been maintained, with local, regional and national elections held regularly. Several registered political parties are active and... |
5730f42ea5e9cc1400cdbb3b | What Desert is shared between South Africa and Botswana? | Kalahari Desert | [
"Namibia\n\nThe Kalahari Desert, an arid region shared with South Africa and Botswana, is one of Namibia's well-known geographical features. The Kalahari, while popularly known as a desert, has a variety of localised environments, including some verdant and technically non-desert areas. One of these, known as the S... |
5730f42ea5e9cc1400cdbb3c | How many plants species are found in Succulent Karoo? | 5,000 | [
"Namibia\n\nThe Kalahari Desert, an arid region shared with South Africa and Botswana, is one of Namibia's well-known geographical features. The Kalahari, while popularly known as a desert, has a variety of localised environments, including some verdant and technically non-desert areas. One of these, known as the S... |
5730f42ea5e9cc1400cdbb3d | How many plants are endemic to the Succulent Karoo? | half | [
"Namibia\n\nThe Kalahari Desert, an arid region shared with South Africa and Botswana, is one of Namibia's well-known geographical features. The Kalahari, while popularly known as a desert, has a variety of localised environments, including some verdant and technically non-desert areas. One of these, known as the S... |
5730f42ea5e9cc1400cdbb3e | How many of the worlds succulents are found in Karoo? | 10 percent | [
"Namibia\n\nThe Kalahari Desert, an arid region shared with South Africa and Botswana, is one of Namibia's well-known geographical features. The Kalahari, while popularly known as a desert, has a variety of localised environments, including some verdant and technically non-desert areas. One of these, known as the S... |
5730f42ea5e9cc1400cdbb3f | What is probably the reason there are so many unique plants in Karoo? | stable nature of precipitation | [
"Namibia\n\nThe Kalahari Desert, an arid region shared with South Africa and Botswana, is one of Namibia's well-known geographical features. The Kalahari, while popularly known as a desert, has a variety of localised environments, including some verdant and technically non-desert areas. One of these, known as the S... |
5730f4a1497a881900248aa3 | What is the climate range for Namibia? | 17°S to 25°S | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia extends from 17°S to 25°S: climatically the range of the sub-Tropical High Pressure Belt, arid is the overall climate description descending from the Sub-Humid (mean rain above 500 mm) through Semi-Arid between 300 and 500 mm (embracing most of the waterless Kalahari) and Arid from 150 to 300 mm... |
5730f4a1497a881900248aa4 | What is the overall climate description for Namibia? | arid | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia extends from 17°S to 25°S: climatically the range of the sub-Tropical High Pressure Belt, arid is the overall climate description descending from the Sub-Humid (mean rain above 500 mm) through Semi-Arid between 300 and 500 mm (embracing most of the waterless Kalahari) and Arid from 150 to 300 mm... |
5730f4a1497a881900248aa5 | What is the mean rain above in Namibia? | 500 mm | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia extends from 17°S to 25°S: climatically the range of the sub-Tropical High Pressure Belt, arid is the overall climate description descending from the Sub-Humid (mean rain above 500 mm) through Semi-Arid between 300 and 500 mm (embracing most of the waterless Kalahari) and Arid from 150 to 300 mm... |
5730f4a1497a881900248aa6 | What is the semi-arid measurements in Namibia? | 300 and 500 mm | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia extends from 17°S to 25°S: climatically the range of the sub-Tropical High Pressure Belt, arid is the overall climate description descending from the Sub-Humid (mean rain above 500 mm) through Semi-Arid between 300 and 500 mm (embracing most of the waterless Kalahari) and Arid from 150 to 300 mm... |
5730f4a1497a881900248aa7 | What is the arid measurement in Namibia? | 150 to 300 mm | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia extends from 17°S to 25°S: climatically the range of the sub-Tropical High Pressure Belt, arid is the overall climate description descending from the Sub-Humid (mean rain above 500 mm) through Semi-Arid between 300 and 500 mm (embracing most of the waterless Kalahari) and Arid from 150 to 300 mm... |
5730f511e6313a140071caf8 | What is the typical amount of sunshine days in Tropical high pressure belt? | 300 days | [
"Namibia\n\nTypically the sub-Tropical High Pressure Belt, with frequent clear skies, provides more than 300 days of sunshine per year. It is situated at the southern edge of the tropics; the Tropic of Capricorn cuts the country about in half. The winter (June – August) is generally dry, both rainy seasons occur in... |
5730f511e6313a140071caf9 | What feature cuts Namibia in half? | the Tropic of Capricorn | [
"Namibia\n\nTypically the sub-Tropical High Pressure Belt, with frequent clear skies, provides more than 300 days of sunshine per year. It is situated at the southern edge of the tropics; the Tropic of Capricorn cuts the country about in half. The winter (June – August) is generally dry, both rainy seasons occur in... |
5730f511e6313a140071cafa | What is the winter in Namibia like? | dry | [
"Namibia\n\nTypically the sub-Tropical High Pressure Belt, with frequent clear skies, provides more than 300 days of sunshine per year. It is situated at the southern edge of the tropics; the Tropic of Capricorn cuts the country about in half. The winter (June – August) is generally dry, both rainy seasons occur in... |
5730f511e6313a140071cafb | When is the rainiest season in Namibia? | between February and April | [
"Namibia\n\nTypically the sub-Tropical High Pressure Belt, with frequent clear skies, provides more than 300 days of sunshine per year. It is situated at the southern edge of the tropics; the Tropic of Capricorn cuts the country about in half. The winter (June – August) is generally dry, both rainy seasons occur in... |
5730f511e6313a140071cafc | What is humidity like in Namibia? | low | [
"Namibia\n\nTypically the sub-Tropical High Pressure Belt, with frequent clear skies, provides more than 300 days of sunshine per year. It is situated at the southern edge of the tropics; the Tropic of Capricorn cuts the country about in half. The winter (June – August) is generally dry, both rainy seasons occur in... |
5730f654e6313a140071cb02 | What current dominates the coastal area of Namibia? | Benguela | [
"Namibia\n\nWeather and climate in the coastal area are dominated by the cold, north-flowing Benguela current of the Atlantic Ocean which accounts for very low precipitation (50 mm per year or less), frequent dense fog, and overall lower temperatures than in the rest of the country. In Winter, occasionally a condit... |
5730f654e6313a140071cb03 | What direction does the current in the coastal area flow? | north | [
"Namibia\n\nWeather and climate in the coastal area are dominated by the cold, north-flowing Benguela current of the Atlantic Ocean which accounts for very low precipitation (50 mm per year or less), frequent dense fog, and overall lower temperatures than in the rest of the country. In Winter, occasionally a condit... |
5730f654e6313a140071cb04 | Which ocean is on the coastal area of Namibia? | Atlantic | [
"Namibia\n\nWeather and climate in the coastal area are dominated by the cold, north-flowing Benguela current of the Atlantic Ocean which accounts for very low precipitation (50 mm per year or less), frequent dense fog, and overall lower temperatures than in the rest of the country. In Winter, occasionally a condit... |
5730f654e6313a140071cb05 | What is the condition that happens in winter in Namibia? | Bergwind | [
"Namibia\n\nWeather and climate in the coastal area are dominated by the cold, north-flowing Benguela current of the Atlantic Ocean which accounts for very low precipitation (50 mm per year or less), frequent dense fog, and overall lower temperatures than in the rest of the country. In Winter, occasionally a condit... |
5730f654e6313a140071cb06 | What do hot dry winds blowing inland to the coast create? | sand storms | [
"Namibia\n\nWeather and climate in the coastal area are dominated by the cold, north-flowing Benguela current of the Atlantic Ocean which accounts for very low precipitation (50 mm per year or less), frequent dense fog, and overall lower temperatures than in the rest of the country. In Winter, occasionally a condit... |
5730f84ce6313a140071cb16 | What is the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa? | Namibia | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia is the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa and depends largely on groundwater. With an average rainfall of about 350 mm per annum, the highest rainfall occurs in the Caprivi in the northeast (about 600 mm per annum) and decreases in a westerly and southwesterly direction to as little as 50 mm a... |
5730f84ce6313a140071cb17 | What is the average rainfall in Namibia? | 350 mm per annum | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia is the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa and depends largely on groundwater. With an average rainfall of about 350 mm per annum, the highest rainfall occurs in the Caprivi in the northeast (about 600 mm per annum) and decreases in a westerly and southwesterly direction to as little as 50 mm a... |
5730f84ce6313a140071cb18 | Where does the highest rainfall occur in Namibia? | Caprivi | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia is the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa and depends largely on groundwater. With an average rainfall of about 350 mm per annum, the highest rainfall occurs in the Caprivi in the northeast (about 600 mm per annum) and decreases in a westerly and southwesterly direction to as little as 50 mm a... |
5730f84ce6313a140071cb19 | How much of the country does dam water supply the rest of the country with? | 80% | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia is the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa and depends largely on groundwater. With an average rainfall of about 350 mm per annum, the highest rainfall occurs in the Caprivi in the northeast (about 600 mm per annum) and decreases in a westerly and southwesterly direction to as little as 50 mm a... |
5730f902a5e9cc1400cdbb5d | What does Namibia protect in it's constitution? | natural resources | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia is one of few countries in the world to specifically address conservation and protection of natural resources in its constitution. Article 95 states, \"The State shall actively promote and maintain the welfare of the people by adopting international policies aimed at the following: maintenance o... |
5730f902a5e9cc1400cdbb5e | What article in the Namibia constitution supports natural conservation? | Article 95 | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia is one of few countries in the world to specifically address conservation and protection of natural resources in its constitution. Article 95 states, \"The State shall actively promote and maintain the welfare of the people by adopting international policies aimed at the following: maintenance o... |
5730f902a5e9cc1400cdbb5f | What do Namibians believe sustains them? | utilisation of living natural resources | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia is one of few countries in the world to specifically address conservation and protection of natural resources in its constitution. Article 95 states, \"The State shall actively promote and maintain the welfare of the people by adopting international policies aimed at the following: maintenance o... |
5730f98c05b4da19006bcca0 | When did Namibia receive funding from USAID? | 1993 | [
"Namibia\n\nIn 1993, the newly formed government of Namibia received funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Living in a Finite Environment (LIFE) Project. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism with the financial support from organisations such as USAID, Endangered ... |
5730f98c05b4da19006bcca1 | What does USAID stands for? | United States Agency for International Development | [
"Namibia\n\nIn 1993, the newly formed government of Namibia received funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Living in a Finite Environment (LIFE) Project. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism with the financial support from organisations such as USAID, Endangered ... |
5730f98c05b4da19006bcca2 | What does LIFE project stand for? | Living in a Finite Environment | [
"Namibia\n\nIn 1993, the newly formed government of Namibia received funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Living in a Finite Environment (LIFE) Project. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism with the financial support from organisations such as USAID, Endangered ... |
5730f98c05b4da19006bcca3 | What does CBNRM stand for? | Community Based Natural Resource Management | [
"Namibia\n\nIn 1993, the newly formed government of Namibia received funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Living in a Finite Environment (LIFE) Project. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism with the financial support from organisations such as USAID, Endangered ... |
5730fac8a5e9cc1400cdbb63 | Who does Namibia have affiliation with in their foreign policy? | states that aided the independence | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia follows a largely independent foreign policy, with persisting affiliations with states that aided the independence struggle, including Cuba. With a small army and a fragile economy, the Namibian Government's principal foreign policy concern is developing strengthened ties within the Southern Afr... |
5730fac8a5e9cc1400cdbb64 | What ties does Namibia want to strengthen? | Southern African | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia follows a largely independent foreign policy, with persisting affiliations with states that aided the independence struggle, including Cuba. With a small army and a fragile economy, the Namibian Government's principal foreign policy concern is developing strengthened ties within the Southern Afr... |
5730fac8a5e9cc1400cdbb65 | Which number member is Namibia in the UN? | 160th | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia follows a largely independent foreign policy, with persisting affiliations with states that aided the independence struggle, including Cuba. With a small army and a fragile economy, the Namibian Government's principal foreign policy concern is developing strengthened ties within the Southern Afr... |
5730fac8a5e9cc1400cdbb66 | When did Namibia join the UN? | 23 April 1990 | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia follows a largely independent foreign policy, with persisting affiliations with states that aided the independence struggle, including Cuba. With a small army and a fragile economy, the Namibian Government's principal foreign policy concern is developing strengthened ties within the Southern Afr... |
5730fac8a5e9cc1400cdbb67 | Which number member is Namibia in the Commonwealth of Nations? | fiftieth | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia follows a largely independent foreign policy, with persisting affiliations with states that aided the independence struggle, including Cuba. With a small army and a fragile economy, the Namibian Government's principal foreign policy concern is developing strengthened ties within the Southern Afr... |
5730fc04497a881900248abb | What is Namibian's unemployment rate? | 27.4% | [
"Namibia\n\nAccording to the Namibia Labour Force Survey Report 2012, conducted by the Namibia Statistics Agency, the country's unemployment rate is 27.4%. \"Strict unemployment\" (people actively seeking a full-time job) stood at 20.2% in 2000, 21.9% in 2004 and spiraled to 29.4% in 2008. Under a broader definitio... |
5730fc04497a881900248abc | What was the highest unemployment rate in Namibia? | 36.7% | [
"Namibia\n\nAccording to the Namibia Labour Force Survey Report 2012, conducted by the Namibia Statistics Agency, the country's unemployment rate is 27.4%. \"Strict unemployment\" (people actively seeking a full-time job) stood at 20.2% in 2000, 21.9% in 2004 and spiraled to 29.4% in 2008. Under a broader definitio... |
5730fc04497a881900248abd | Who is the Labour and Social Welfare Minister? | Immanuel Ngatjizeko | [
"Namibia\n\nAccording to the Namibia Labour Force Survey Report 2012, conducted by the Namibia Statistics Agency, the country's unemployment rate is 27.4%. \"Strict unemployment\" (people actively seeking a full-time job) stood at 20.2% in 2000, 21.9% in 2004 and spiraled to 29.4% in 2008. Under a broader definitio... |
5730fc04497a881900248abe | When was the lowest unemployment rate in Namibia? | 20.2% | [
"Namibia\n\nAccording to the Namibia Labour Force Survey Report 2012, conducted by the Namibia Statistics Agency, the country's unemployment rate is 27.4%. \"Strict unemployment\" (people actively seeking a full-time job) stood at 20.2% in 2000, 21.9% in 2004 and spiraled to 29.4% in 2008. Under a broader definitio... |
5730fd7e497a881900248acd | What did Bloomberg name Namibia? | top emerging market economy in Africa | [
"Namibia\n\nIn 2013, global business and financial news provider, Bloomberg, named Namibia the top emerging market economy in Africa and the 13th best in the world. Only four African countries made the Top 20 Emerging Markets list in the March 2013 issue of Bloomberg Markets magazine, and Namibia was rated ahead of... |
5730fd7e497a881900248ace | What rank did Bloomberg name Namibia's economy? | 13th best in the world | [
"Namibia\n\nIn 2013, global business and financial news provider, Bloomberg, named Namibia the top emerging market economy in Africa and the 13th best in the world. Only four African countries made the Top 20 Emerging Markets list in the March 2013 issue of Bloomberg Markets magazine, and Namibia was rated ahead of... |
5730fd7e497a881900248acf | How many African countries made the list for top Emerging Markets? | four | [
"Namibia\n\nIn 2013, global business and financial news provider, Bloomberg, named Namibia the top emerging market economy in Africa and the 13th best in the world. Only four African countries made the Top 20 Emerging Markets list in the March 2013 issue of Bloomberg Markets magazine, and Namibia was rated ahead of... |
57310199a5e9cc1400cdbb91 | How much of the population depends on agriculture? | half | [
"Namibia\n\nAbout half of the population depends on agriculture (largely subsistence agriculture) for its livelihood, but Namibia must still import some of its food. Although per capita GDP is five times the per capita GDP of Africa's poorest countries, the majority of Namibia's people live in rural areas and exist... |
57310199a5e9cc1400cdbb92 | How much more is the per capita GDP in Namibia compared to the rest of Africa's countries? | five times | [
"Namibia\n\nAbout half of the population depends on agriculture (largely subsistence agriculture) for its livelihood, but Namibia must still import some of its food. Although per capita GDP is five times the per capita GDP of Africa's poorest countries, the majority of Namibia's people live in rural areas and exist... |
57310199a5e9cc1400cdbb93 | Where does a majority of Namibia's people live? | rural | [
"Namibia\n\nAbout half of the population depends on agriculture (largely subsistence agriculture) for its livelihood, but Namibia must still import some of its food. Although per capita GDP is five times the per capita GDP of Africa's poorest countries, the majority of Namibia's people live in rural areas and exist... |
57310199a5e9cc1400cdbb94 | Namibia has one of the highest rates of what type of income problems in the world? | inequality | [
"Namibia\n\nAbout half of the population depends on agriculture (largely subsistence agriculture) for its livelihood, but Namibia must still import some of its food. Although per capita GDP is five times the per capita GDP of Africa's poorest countries, the majority of Namibia's people live in rural areas and exist... |
57310199a5e9cc1400cdbb95 | How much of Namibia's land is arable? | 1% | [
"Namibia\n\nAbout half of the population depends on agriculture (largely subsistence agriculture) for its livelihood, but Namibia must still import some of its food. Although per capita GDP is five times the per capita GDP of Africa's poorest countries, the majority of Namibia's people live in rural areas and exist... |
573107a2e6313a140071cb74 | How much revenue does mining provide Namibia? | 25% | [
"Namibia\n\nProviding 25% of Namibia's revenue, mining is the single most important contributor to the economy. Namibia is the fourth largest exporter of non-fuel minerals in Africa and the world's fourth largest producer of uranium. There has been significant investment in uranium mining and Namibia is set to beco... |
573107a2e6313a140071cb75 | Where does Namibia rank in the exportation of uranium? | fourth | [
"Namibia\n\nProviding 25% of Namibia's revenue, mining is the single most important contributor to the economy. Namibia is the fourth largest exporter of non-fuel minerals in Africa and the world's fourth largest producer of uranium. There has been significant investment in uranium mining and Namibia is set to beco... |
573107a2e6313a140071cb76 | Namibia was expected to become the largest exporter of what in 2015? | uranium | [
"Namibia\n\nProviding 25% of Namibia's revenue, mining is the single most important contributor to the economy. Namibia is the fourth largest exporter of non-fuel minerals in Africa and the world's fourth largest producer of uranium. There has been significant investment in uranium mining and Namibia is set to beco... |
573107a2e6313a140071cb77 | What does rich alluvial diamond deposits make Namibia a source of? | gem-quality diamonds | [
"Namibia\n\nProviding 25% of Namibia's revenue, mining is the single most important contributor to the economy. Namibia is the fourth largest exporter of non-fuel minerals in Africa and the world's fourth largest producer of uranium. There has been significant investment in uranium mining and Namibia is set to beco... |
57310860a5e9cc1400cdbbaf | What accounts for almost 14% of total tourism in Namibia? | Sport hunting | [
"Namibia\n\nThere are many lodges and reserves to accommodate eco-tourists. Sport hunting is also a large, and growing component of the Namibian economy, accounting for 14% of total tourism in the year 2000, or $19.6 million US dollars, with Namibia boasting numerous species sought after by international sport hunt... |
57310860a5e9cc1400cdbbb0 | How much economic assistance does Namibia get from tourism from hunting? | $19.6 million US dollars | [
"Namibia\n\nThere are many lodges and reserves to accommodate eco-tourists. Sport hunting is also a large, and growing component of the Namibian economy, accounting for 14% of total tourism in the year 2000, or $19.6 million US dollars, with Namibia boasting numerous species sought after by international sport hunt... |
57310860a5e9cc1400cdbbb1 | What other types of sports are popular in Namibia? | extreme sports | [
"Namibia\n\nThere are many lodges and reserves to accommodate eco-tourists. Sport hunting is also a large, and growing component of the Namibian economy, accounting for 14% of total tourism in the year 2000, or $19.6 million US dollars, with Namibia boasting numerous species sought after by international sport hunt... |
57310860a5e9cc1400cdbbb2 | What is the most visited city in Namibia? | Windhoek | [
"Namibia\n\nThere are many lodges and reserves to accommodate eco-tourists. Sport hunting is also a large, and growing component of the Namibian economy, accounting for 14% of total tourism in the year 2000, or $19.6 million US dollars, with Namibia boasting numerous species sought after by international sport hunt... |
57310860a5e9cc1400cdbbb3 | What type of town is Swakopmund? | coastal | [
"Namibia\n\nThere are many lodges and reserves to accommodate eco-tourists. Sport hunting is also a large, and growing component of the Namibian economy, accounting for 14% of total tourism in the year 2000, or $19.6 million US dollars, with Namibia boasting numerous species sought after by international sport hunt... |
5731092be6313a140071cb7c | What is the capital of Namibia? | Windhoek | [
"Namibia\n\nThe capital city of Windhoek plays a very important role in Namibia's tourism due to its central location and close proximity to Hosea Kutako International Airport. According to The Namibia Tourism Exit Survey, which was produced by the Millennium Challenge Corporation for the Namibian Directorate of To... |
5731092be6313a140071cb7d | What is the airport in Namibia? | Hosea Kutako International Airport | [
"Namibia\n\nThe capital city of Windhoek plays a very important role in Namibia's tourism due to its central location and close proximity to Hosea Kutako International Airport. According to The Namibia Tourism Exit Survey, which was produced by the Millennium Challenge Corporation for the Namibian Directorate of To... |
5731092be6313a140071cb7e | What is the most popular hotel in Windhoek? | Windhoek Country Club Resort | [
"Namibia\n\nThe capital city of Windhoek plays a very important role in Namibia's tourism due to its central location and close proximity to Hosea Kutako International Airport. According to The Namibia Tourism Exit Survey, which was produced by the Millennium Challenge Corporation for the Namibian Directorate of To... |
5731092be6313a140071cb7f | Avani Hotels and resorts is a chain resort in Windhoek, what is another? | Hilton Hotels and Resorts | [
"Namibia\n\nThe capital city of Windhoek plays a very important role in Namibia's tourism due to its central location and close proximity to Hosea Kutako International Airport. According to The Namibia Tourism Exit Survey, which was produced by the Millennium Challenge Corporation for the Namibian Directorate of To... |
57310987e6313a140071cb84 | What does NTB stand for? | Namibia Tourism Board | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia's primary tourism related governing body, the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), was established by an Act of Parliament: the Namibia Tourism Board Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000). Its primary objectives are to regulate the tourism industry and to market Namibia as a tourist destination. There are also a n... |
57310987e6313a140071cb85 | What is act 21 of 2000 in Namibia? | Namibia Tourism Board Act, 2000 | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia's primary tourism related governing body, the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), was established by an Act of Parliament: the Namibia Tourism Board Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000). Its primary objectives are to regulate the tourism industry and to market Namibia as a tourist destination. There are also a n... |
57310987e6313a140071cb86 | What does act 21 in Namibia regulate? | tourism industry | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia's primary tourism related governing body, the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), was established by an Act of Parliament: the Namibia Tourism Board Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000). Its primary objectives are to regulate the tourism industry and to market Namibia as a tourist destination. There are also a n... |
57310987e6313a140071cb87 | What market does Act 21 promote? | tourism | [
"Namibia\n\nNamibia's primary tourism related governing body, the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), was established by an Act of Parliament: the Namibia Tourism Board Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000). Its primary objectives are to regulate the tourism industry and to market Namibia as a tourist destination. There are also a n... |
57310a3305b4da19006bcd08 | Most residential areas are insufficient in what area of Namibia? | sanitation | [
"Namibia\n\nApart from residences for upper and middle class households, sanitation is insufficient in most residential areas. Private flush toilets are too expensive for virtually all residents in townships due to their water consumption and installation cost. As a result, access to improved sanitation has not inc... |
57310a3305b4da19006bcd09 | Besides installation cost, why are private flush toilets too expensive for most residents in Namibia? | water consumption | [
"Namibia\n\nApart from residences for upper and middle class households, sanitation is insufficient in most residential areas. Private flush toilets are too expensive for virtually all residents in townships due to their water consumption and installation cost. As a result, access to improved sanitation has not inc... |
57310a3305b4da19006bcd0a | What do Namibian's use as a toilet? | flying toilets | [
"Namibia\n\nApart from residences for upper and middle class households, sanitation is insufficient in most residential areas. Private flush toilets are too expensive for virtually all residents in townships due to their water consumption and installation cost. As a result, access to improved sanitation has not inc... |
57310a3305b4da19006bcd0b | Where do flying toilets end up after use? | bush | [
"Namibia\n\nApart from residences for upper and middle class households, sanitation is insufficient in most residential areas. Private flush toilets are too expensive for virtually all residents in townships due to their water consumption and installation cost. As a result, access to improved sanitation has not inc... |
57310a3305b4da19006bcd0c | Urinating and defecating in public has been identified as what? | major health hazard | [
"Namibia\n\nApart from residences for upper and middle class households, sanitation is insufficient in most residential areas. Private flush toilets are too expensive for virtually all residents in townships due to their water consumption and installation cost. As a result, access to improved sanitation has not inc... |
57310aaae6313a140071cb96 | Whites make up how much of Namibia's population? | 4.0 and 7.0% | [
"Namibia\n\nWhites (mainly of Afrikaner, German, British and Portuguese origin) make up between 4.0 and 7.0% of the population. Although their percentage of population is decreasing due to emigration and lower birth rates they still form the second-largest population of European ancestry, both in terms of percentag... |
57310aaae6313a140071cb97 | What is the language of Namibia? | Afrikaans | [
"Namibia\n\nWhites (mainly of Afrikaner, German, British and Portuguese origin) make up between 4.0 and 7.0% of the population. Although their percentage of population is decreasing due to emigration and lower birth rates they still form the second-largest population of European ancestry, both in terms of percentag... |
57310aaae6313a140071cb98 | Where do a large minority of whites trace their Namibian roots to? | German settlers | [
"Namibia\n\nWhites (mainly of Afrikaner, German, British and Portuguese origin) make up between 4.0 and 7.0% of the population. Although their percentage of population is decreasing due to emigration and lower birth rates they still form the second-largest population of European ancestry, both in terms of percentag... |
57310aaae6313a140071cb99 | What was the population in South-West Africa in 1960? | 526,004 | [
"Namibia\n\nWhites (mainly of Afrikaner, German, British and Portuguese origin) make up between 4.0 and 7.0% of the population. Although their percentage of population is decreasing due to emigration and lower birth rates they still form the second-largest population of European ancestry, both in terms of percentag... |
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