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The Herero called Swakopmund Otjozondjii, meaning 'place of seashells'.
Swakopmund
Namibia
Swakopmund is a city on the coast of western Namibia, 352 km (219 mi) west of the Namibian capital Windhoek via the B2 main road. It is the capital of the Erongo administrative district. It has 25,047 inhabitants.
From the “History” section
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Swakopmund was founded in 1892 as the main harbour for the Imperial German colony.
Swakopmund
Namibia
Swakopmund is a city on the coast of western Namibia, 352 km (219 mi) west of the Namibian capital Windhoek via the B2 main road. It is the capital of the Erongo administrative district. It has 25,047 inhabitants.
From the “History” section
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Salt Company Swakopmund produces approximately 120,000 tons of table salt per year.
Swakopmund
Namibia
Swakopmund is a city on the coast of western Namibia, 352 km (219 mi) west of the Namibian capital Windhoek via the B2 main road. It is the capital of the Erongo administrative district. It has 25,047 inhabitants.
From the “Economy and infrastructure” section
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Swakopmund is surrounded by the Namib Desert on three sides and the cold Atlantic waters to the west.
Swakopmund
Namibia
Swakopmund is a city on the coast of western Namibia, 352 km (219 mi) west of the Namibian capital Windhoek via the B2 main road. It is the capital of the Erongo administrative district. It has 25,047 inhabitants.
From the “Geography” section
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Swakopmund was the filming location for Mad Max: Fury Road.
Swakopmund
Namibia
Swakopmund is a city on the coast of western Namibia, 352 km (219 mi) west of the Namibian capital Windhoek via the B2 main road. It is the capital of the Erongo administrative district. It has 25,047 inhabitants.
From the “In popular culture” section
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