Forbes Magazine in their latest ratting done through the United Nations feels Namibia is one of the best places to visit in the world. Here is what their assessment says about Namibia. In its 25th anniversary as an independent nation this year, Namibia is arguably the jewel of Africa, and an example to the continent—and the world—of the power of sustainable development. It was the first African country to incorporate protection of the environment into its constitution; the government has reinforced conservation efforts by giving its communities the opportunity and rights to manage their wildlife through communal conservancies. Today, over 43% of Namibia’s surface area is under conservation management, and the program has facilitated a remarkable recovery of wildlife: Namibia now boasts the largest population of black rhinos and cheetahs in the world and is the only country with an expanding population of free-roaming lions, leading some to call Namibia’s conservation efforts the greatest African wildlife recovery story ever told. The country is also home to the largest sand dune in the world, Soussusvlei, and Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 12:10:10 +0000
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