Editing Namibia (section)

== Geography ==

Namibia is located on the southwestern coast of [[Africa]]. The country includes the Namib Desert along the Atlantic coast, central highlands, arid inland regions, savanna, and riverine areas in the north and northeast. Its western coast gave it importance for maritime access, while its inland transport routes connected southern Africa with Atlantic ports and regional land corridors.

Windhoek remained the main administrative center during both the independent period and the Tanoan period. Coastal towns and mining areas became important to Tanoan economic planning because of their connection to minerals, transport, fuel supply, port access, and military logistics.