CENTRAL AND THE CAPITAL CIT Y
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amibia's capital city, Windhoek, is a bustling hub smack bang in the heart of the country. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides, the Eros Mountains in the northeast, the Aus Mountains in the southeast and the Khomas Hochland to the west. The city is cosmopolitan while at the same time retaining a small-town atmosphere. It is a walkable city, with many of its attractions located close to one another.
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Two and a half hours north of Windhoek lies Waterberg National Park, an extraordinary wilderness island that rises 200 metres above its surroundings. The resplendent brick-red sandstone formations and lush green vegetation make the park a major attraction in the area. Other attractions include the Hoba Meteorite, the largest meteorite on earth, and ancient dinosaur footprints at Otjihaenamaparero guest farm. Further east is Tsumkwe, the main town in what used to be referred to as Bushmanland, and Khaudum National Park, a far-flung and remote reserve for wildlife.
