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Africa/Windhoek |
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America/St_Kitts |
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UTC-4 |
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Ondangwa is an important town in the Oshana Region of northern Namibia, adjacent to the Angolan border and about 700 kilometers from the capital, Windhoek. As the commercial and transportation hub of the Ovamboland region, the city is known for its vibrant cross-border trade and traditional handicrafts market.
Ondangwa is situated on the northern plains of Namibia and has a savannah climate with a distinct dry (May-October) and rainy season. The city is surrounded by typical African savanna vegetation and is one of the major transit points to the Etosha National Park.
The local economy is based on cross-border trade, animal husbandry and retailing, and the weekly open-air market attracts a large number of Namibian and Angolan traders. The traditional culture of the Ovambo people remains intact and is known for its fine wood carvings, basket weaving, traditional songs and dances, and an annual harvest celebration is held in August.
Ondangwa Airport is the main civilian airport in the north and the B1 highway leads directly to Windhoek. The city has excellent medical and educational facilities, with one of the largest hospitals in northern Namibia, and is also home to the University of Namibia's Northern Campus.
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