Walvis Bay

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Walvis Bay, Namibia

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Area

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1,124 km? (696.9 mi²)

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Established

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1840

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Population

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45,400

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Population Density

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30.4/km? (65.2/mi?)

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Administrative Division

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Erongo

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Mayor

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King Mandume Muatunga

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Municipality CEO

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Augustinus Katiti

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Time Zone

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South African Standard Time: UTC+1

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Latitude and Longitude

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Latitude: 22.95?S

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Longitude: 14.50?E

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Walvis Bay, (Afrikaans): Walvisbaai meaning "Whale Bay"), is an area in Namibia with a chequered history. The bay has been a haven for sea vessels because of its natural deep-water harbour. Being rich in plankton and marine life, these waters drew large numbers of whales attracting whalers and fishing vessels. A succession of colonists exploited the location and resources of this strategic harbour settlement. The harbour’s value in relation to the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope had caught the attention of world powers since it was discovered. This explains the complicated political status of Walvis Bay down the years. Walvis Bay is 30 km (18,6 mi) from Swakopmund.

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Mi²: REDIRECT macrophage...

Namibia: The Republic of Namibia is a country in southwestern Africa, on the Atlantic coast. It is bordered by Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south. It gained independence from South Africa in 1990, and as such it is one of the youngest nations in the world. Its...

Plankton: Plankton are drifting organisms that inhabit the water column of oceans, seas, and bodies of fresh water....

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