Transport in Namibia

This article deals with the system of transport in Namibia, both public and private.

Road

The B2 between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Windy conditions and the proximity of sand dunes lead to reduced visibility, and sand covering the tarmac
B4 highway near Luderitz

Namibia's road network is regarded as one of the best on the continent; road construction and maintenance adheres to international standards.[1] The country's more than 44,500 kilometres (27,700 mi) roads are administered by the Roads Authority, a state-owned enterprise established by Act #17 of 1999. Due to low traffic volumes the majority of roads are not tarred. The distribution of road surfaces is:[2]

The major highways in Namibia are:

As of December 2011 there are about 270,000 cars registered in Namibia, almost half of them in the capital Windhoek.[3]

Road accidents

Namibia has a relatively high prevalence of road accidents, compared to its sparse population. In 2011, 491 people died in 2,846 crashes.[4] Causes are often speeding and reckless driving, as well as general non-observance of traffic rules.[5] Stray animals are also a major cause of accidents, particularly in the Kavango Region.[6]

Railway

Railways in Namibia are operated by TransNamib.

Total track: 2,382 km Total narrow gauge track: 2,382 km 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge; single track (2002, 1995)

Railway links to adjacent countries

Maps

Timeline

1899

2002

2007

[12] [13]

2008

Ports and harbours

Atlantic Ocean

Merchant marine

none (2002, 1999 est.)

Airports

135 (2002, 1999 est.)

Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport is the main international airport in the country, though there is only one other: the Walvis Bay Airport.

Airports - with paved runways


total: 21 (2002), 22 (1999 est.)
over 3,047 m: 2 (2002, 1999 est.)
2,438 to 3,047 m: 2 (2002, 1999 est.)
1,524 to 2,437 m: 13 (2002), 15 (1999 est.)
914 to 1,523 m: 4 (2002, 3 (1999 est.)

Airports - with unpaved runways


total: 114 (2002) 113 (1999 est.)
2,438 to 3,047 m: 2 (2002, 1999 est.)
1,524 to 2,437 m: 22 (2002 est.), 21 (1999 est.)
914 to 1,523 m: 71 (2002), 69 (1999 est.)
under 914 m: 19 (2002), 21 (1999 est.)

See also

References

  1. Heita, Desie (27 July 2011). "RA needs over N$1 billion". New Era.
  2. "Get to know Namibia's National Road Network". supplement to several Namibian newspapers (Namibia Roads Authority). March 2012.
  3. Mongudhi, Tileni (April 2012). "Autogeddon here we come". Insight Namibia. p. 32.
  4. Smith, Jana-Mari (3 January 2012). "Road accidents claim 60 lives". The Namibian.
  5. Khobetsi, Lorato (2011). "Road accidents claim more lives". Namibia Economist. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  6. Matali, Mutonga. "Stray animals major cause of accidents". New Era. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  7. Gauge
  8. , retrieved February 17, 2011
  9. , retrieved February 17, 2011
  10. March News
  11. The Namibia Economist - Northern railway extension now on track
  12. Railways Africa - ANGOLA-NAMIBIA LINK
  13. afrol News - Nujoma reveals plans for Namibia-Angola railroad
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