Walvis Bay, Namibia

Walvis Bay, Namibia

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Walvis Bay Namibia

Walvis Bay, which means "Whale Bay" is a city in Namibia with a population of about 80,000, is located in the bay of the same name, in the west of the country. The bay has been a refuge for ships due to its port of natural depths, protected by a tongue of sand from Punta Pelicano. Being rich in plankton and maritime life, these waters brought large numbers of whales that attracted whaling ships and fishing vessels. A succession of settlers exploited the position and resources of this strategic port facility. The value of the port in relation to the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope had attracted the attention of the world powers since they discovered it. This explains the complicated political status of Walvis Bay over the years. The city is at the end of the Trans-Namib Railway to Windhoek, and on the B2 road. The attractions of Walvis Bay include the artificial Bird Island, the center of a guano collection industry, the Dune 7 sand dune, and a museum. In Walvis Bay we can also find impressive sea salt mines as well as several companies related to fishing.
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Recommended airport
Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Nearby destinations
  • Swakopmund a 35.68 km