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Windhoek

Windhoek

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The capital city of Namibia in the centre of the country
  • proper noun
: Windhoek
  • Many tourists visit Windhoek to experience its rich culture and history.

Examples

  • After a long journey, we finally arrived in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia.

  • Or perhaps he was from Windhoek, unaccustomed to driving on gravel, and driving too fast on our treacherous roads.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • A variety of extracurricular opportunities for studies in the arts are available in the capital city, Windhoek, but very little elsewhere.

    Academic text (2000)
  • I used to travel extensively, from Hong Kong to London to Windhoek, and I have some crazy plans in store for my family once my son is a little older.

    Blog text (4)
  • The Local Authorities Act required party lists with 12 members (Windhoek only) to field at least three women candidates, and those with seven members (all others) to field at least two.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Returning later that afternoon proved to be a success, and I retrieved my luggage and started my journey proper, driving through the clean, easily navigable streets of Windhoek and heading north out towards Damaraland.

    Blog text (22)
  • Hence, President Nujoma offered to host the 1991 SADCC Summit in Windhoek, but noted that Namibia could make only "a modest contribution" to regional development at the present moment.

    Academic text (1991)
  • One eye has opened in the High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) on the Khomas Highland, 100 km southwest of Namibia's capital of Windhoek.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The United Kingdom Meteorological Office flew a C-130 out of Windhoek, Namibia, from Sept. 2 to 19 to investigate aerosols and radiation in the western portion of the Safari 2000 area of study.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Easy access is also provided with flights from Windhoek, Namibia.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Windhoek comes from the Afrikaans/Dutch words wind and hoek, which mean 'wind' and 'corner'. So thinking of a 'wind corner' helps you remember that Windhoek is the capital city of Namibia.