Namib, a cool coastal desert extending for 1,200 miles (1,900 km) along the Atlantic coast of Africa from Namibe (formerly Moçâmedes) in Angola southward across Namibia to the Olifants River in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It reaches inland 80 to 100 miles (130 to 160 km) to the foot of the Great Escarpment.

The Namib Desert is one of the 500 distinct physiographic provinces of the South African Platform physiographic division. It occupies an area of around 80,950 square kilometres (31,250 sq mi), [9] stretching from the Uniab River (north) to the town of Lüderitz (south) and from the Atlantic Ocean (west) to the Namib Escarpment (east).

One of the oldest and largest deserts, the Namib stretches inland from the Atlantic Ocean, covering large swathes of Namibia and parts of Angola and South Africa. This arid hotspot surprisingly supports a diverse number of plants and animals, some of which are found nowhere else in the world.

Covering an area of 31,274 sq. mi (81,000 sq. km), the Namib is a coastal desert, situated along the south-western coast of the African continent. Stretching over 1200mi (2000km), the Namib crosses Angola, Namibia and South Africa.

Stretching for over 2000 kilometres along Africa’s southwestern coast, the Namib is one of the oldest deserts in the world. The dunes here are higher than anywhere else on the planet. As its name suggests, this desert is located in Namibia. It runs the entire length of the country, sneaking into Angola and South Africa as well.

2017年10月28日 · Along the southwest coast of Africa, you’ll find the expansive desert known as the Namib. Aptly named, Namib translates to “vast place” in English. The desert exists along the coasts of Angola, Namibia, and South Africa and covers …

The Namib Desert is a coastal desert in Namibia and southwestern Angola that encompasses the world's highest sand dunes, gravel plains, and rugged mountains. It stretches some 1,200 miles (1,900 km) along the Atlantic coast of Namibia, which is named after this desert.

The Namib is a desert on the west coast of southern Africa. It stretches more than 1,250 miles (2,000 kilometers) between the city of Namibe in Angola and the Olifants River in South Africa. The largest part of the Namib is in the country of Namibia. The western part of the Namib borders the Atlantic Ocean.

2017年4月25日 · The Namib desert is a unique desert that extends to reach along the coastlines of Namibia. It has a unique array of flora and fauna, and, despite its barren landscape, is full of …

Discover the Namib Desert in Namibia, a captivating expanse of dunes and desert landscapes in Southern Africa. Get to know about its unique features, wildlife, and attractions here.