This Southern African country is known for its unique, almost otherworldly landscapes, including the Skeleton Coast and Fish River Canyon. It was formerly under German control and the last African country to gain independence from outside rule.

1. Its official language includes Afrikaans, and it has a significant German-speaking minority.
2. It is sparsely populated, with a large portion of its land being desert or semi-desert.
3. Its coastal desert is known for its shifting sand dunes and shipwrecks.
4. The country's name means 'vast place' or 'place of open space'.