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Expat Women Living in Namibia

 
If you are (or plan to be) an expat living in Namibia, please find below a list of expat clubs, schools, general links for women living in Namibia, country information and more...
 
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Expat Clubs in Namibia

International Women's Association Namibia (IWAN)
http://www.iwan.com.na
A social organisation for women living in Namibia, mainly in the capital of Windhoek. It is a non-profit, non-religious, apolitical association, which aims to support and welcome all new arrivals to Namibia and to help various charitable groups. Women of all nationalities are eligible to join the Association, including, of course, our host country nationals!
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General Links for Namibia

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
http://www.dramaafrica.com/namibia.html
The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy is truly international and Africa's largest community-based drama school for young people from 5-18 years of age and adults. Students gain greater confidence and self-esteem while also developing verbal and acting abilities. And of course, classes are great fun, too!
 
MyDestination.com
http://www.mydestination.com/namibia
My Destination is a global travel resource powered by a diverse community of local experts on the ground, providing unrivalled local knowledge and unique local deals.
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International Schools in Namibia
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Citizens of Namibia
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Local News in English
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Country Information for Namibia
Namibia Map
Central Intelligence Agency, 2005
Location: Africa
Capital City: Windhoek
Other Important Cities:  
Currency: Namibian dollar
Language: English, afrikáans
Calling Code: 264
Internet TLD: .na
Electricity: 220V 50Hz
Emergency Numbers:
 
Country Information
http://en.wikipedia.org

Embassy Information
http://www.embassyworld.com
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Top 5 Tips for Expat Women in in Namibia
These tips were kindly provided by volunteer Expat Women Mentors in 2007. ExpatWomen.com shares these tips in an effort to help but takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.
 
Provided by Rachael J, British, Windhoek, Namibia
   
1. Enjoy yourself – the country is a wonderfully interesting country, with great culture and traditions.
   
2. Look for great artesanias – there are many.
   
3. Learn to live with the traffic – it is part of life and do not stress about it.
   
4. Try to live near your/your partner's office – to save you many hours in the car.
   
5. Look for a maid or nanny as soon as you get off the plane.
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