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Batswana
Batswana (the plural of “Motswana”) are the smallest population group in Namibia, with approximately…
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The Hereros/ Himbas
The Hereros and Himbas originated from East Africa, entering Namibia via Zambia and southern Angola.
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Owambo
The Owambo are the largest ethnic group in Namibia. They are originally from the area north of the Etosha
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Nama/Damara
The Damaras are the oldest ethnic group in Namibia, numbering an estimated 90 000. They are generally
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The San
The San people, also known as the Bushmen, are regarded as the earliest inhabitants of Namibia; today
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Caprivians
Caprivians live in the north-eastern part of Namibia which borders Zambia, Botswana and Angola.
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Basters
The Basters are mainly a combination of indigenous Khoisan people and white European settlers.
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Coloureds
Coloured are people from a mixed racial and cultural background. They are mainly Afrikaans speaking.
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The Whites
There are about 75 000 white Namibians. Many of them are descendants of Europeans who came…
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