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This nation of just 2.1 million people also attracts tourists with its diverse wildlife – a factor that fuels the safari industry. According to estimates by the World Tourism Council, Namibia's tourism industry will grow by 9.1% over the next 10 years.
Namibia is also a country that brings together four distinct regions, each with its own unique characteristics and attractions:
It is a coastal desert that stretches the length of the country and is marked by shifting sand belts, dry riverbeds, and canyons.
This is the central plateau – home to most of Namibia's towns and villages, separated by rugged mountain ranges and sandy valleys. Further on lies the vast Kalahari Desert, with its ancient red sands and sparse vegetation.
That is the Kavango and Caprivi region, fortunate to have abundant rainfall that has created tropical forests, large rivers, and woodland meadows.
And Namibia is home to vibrant cities where people are excited about a better future while remaining deeply connected to their rich and ancient culture.
The quintessential beauty of Namibia has been captured by photographer Paul Goldstein in the following images.
1. Desert giraffe
2. The golden sand dunes
3. The beauty of tranquility
4. African elephant
5. In the sunset
6. Giraffe
7. Zebras in the Hartmann Mountains
8. A jackal in the sunset
9. Children of the Himba nomadic tribe
10. Above us, there is only the sky.
11. Desert Goat
12. As one of the least densely populated countries in the world, Paul sometimes wandered for days without encountering anyone.
13. A pair of ostriches wandered around, completely oblivious to Paul's presence.
14. African elephant
15. Desert beetle in the Hartmanns Valley near Angola, northern Namibia
16. White Springbok flowers in the sunset light.
17. A starry sky and a lonely tree in the desert.
