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Regions Northern Namibia -- Known as "Ovamboland" under the South African regime, this area is now divided into several administrative regions. It is Namibia's most densely populated area (though still primarily rural), and home to the Ovambo, Namibia's largest ethnic group. The Caprivi Strip -- With two major rivers, the Caprivi is one of the few areas of Namibia that has water. Kunene -- The land of the Himba, and where you can find Epupa Falls. Damaraland -- Home of Twelfelfontein, Organ Pipes & Burnt Mountain, a repository of enormous amounts of San rock art, plus natural geological wonders. Map of Namibia[edit]Cities Windhoek -- Namibia's capital and largest city. Keetmanshoop -- Small town on the rail lines and highway, jumping off point for treks in the Fish River Canyon. Lüderitz -- old German coastal town Ondangwa and Oshakati -- Twin towns in the heart of Owamboland, northern Namibia Swakopmund -- Coastal town, a mecca for Namibians on holiday. Tsumeb -- Mining town east of Etosha Tsumkwe -- rural desert town surrounded by San (Bushmen) villages Walvis Bay -- Desert sports [edit]Other destinations Brandberg Mountains -- The highest mountain in Namibia at 2 573 M Etosha National Park -- Namibia's largest game park Kolmanskop -- A deserted town Waterberg Plateau Park -- Another good place to watch wildlife Sossusvlei -- The most popular entry point for people wanting to visit the Namib desert Skeleton Coast -- The northern half of the Namib desert, named for the dozens of ships that were beached in the thick fog that is frequent where the desert meets the Atlantic. Spitzkoppe -- the Matterhorn of Namibia Fish River Canyon--The second largest canyon in the world