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No. 2193 · Namibia · Africa

Keetmanshoop

26.58°S 18.13°E · 1,000 m

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Overview

Keetmanshoop is the capital of the ǁKaras region in southern Namibia, serving as one of the main stopping points on the B1 highway between Windhoek and South Africa. While many travelers initially view it as merely a fuel and rest stop, the town offers surprising depth as an old German settlement featuring a cinema, multiple restaurants, and an impressive library.

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