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It is important to follow basic safety precautions, such as not walking alone at night, keeping valuables out of sight, locking car doors and windows, and using trusted transport services. Always stay alert to your surroundings, avoid remote areas after dark, and never offer a lift to strangers.

Swakopmund is a popular beach resort and characterized by 19th century German colonial architecture. The city was founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South West Africa.

Although English is the official language spoken in Namibia, you will also hear German and Afrikaans in the capital city of Windhoek and smaller towns such as Swakopmund, Lüderitz and Otjiwarongo.

Swakopmund may not be the country's capital, but it's unquestionably Namibia's adventure and extreme sports hub, as well as the premier summer getaway spot. The name Swakopmund is derived from the German language meaning 'mouth of Swakop', alluding to historic overflow and flooding of the Swakop River.