I have blogged about the Jolie-Pitt romance and Majorie just recently blogged about Angelina Jolie. It seems you cannot open a magazine or turn on the television without hearing about Angelina, Brad, the kids, and Namibia. It has been reported that they will remain in Namibia until the birth of their baby. I started wondering – just what was so great about Namibia?
Namibia is a vast country that lies along the southern coast of Africa, right below Angola and above South Africa. In size, it is about half the size of Alaska, making it the 31st largest country in the world. Along the west coast of the country, you will find the oldest desert in the world, the Namib Desert. The Kalahari Desert is long the southeastern border of the country. But, Namibia is not all desert. The northeastern part is has a lush forest while the central regions are know for their woodlands. The Fish River Canyon in the south of Namibia is one of the great wonders of Africa. Its capital city of Windhoek is actually rather sophisticated with excellent hotels, restaurants, and shops.
Angelina and Brad are in a secluded beach resort Walvis Bay, which is the oldest lagoon on the Namibian coast. Walvis Bay is a favorite destination for tourists due in part to its great weather. While summer temperatures in the middle of Namibia become almost unbearable, Walvis Bay remains cool with little humidity. Nearby attractions are the Namib-Naukluft Park conservation area, the Rheinische Mission Church, the Hope Locomotive, and the Walvis Bay Golf Course.
Because of their stay in Namibia, tourism and interest in the country has increased more than the Namibia government could have ever hoped. It seems that Namibia is offering everything the Jolie-Pitt brood is looking for right now – breathtaking beautiful landscape and much desired seclusion.
-Flamingos in Walvis Bay, Namibia