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Physical map of Namibia highlighting major geographic features such as the Namib Desert along the Atlantic coast, the Kalahari Desert to the east, Etosha National Park, and mountain ranges like the Kaokoveld and Khomas Highlands. Neighboring countries Angola, Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa are shown, and a small locator map in the corner indicates Namibia's position in southern Africa.

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Sahara Kalahari Desert Namib Libyan Desert Ténéré Eastern Desert Nubian Desert Tanezrouft Nyiri Desert Moçâmedes Desert

Mount Kenya in Mount Kenya National Park is the highest mountain in Africa. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Giant Lobelia in foreground. (Mt. Kenya; Mt. Kenya National Park; mountains; rugged mountain; African geography, African landscape, stratovolcano)

Africa’s Physical Features

Arabian Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Sahara Desert sand dunes. (pack animal; sand; Morocco; Africa; African desert; mammal; dromedary; drought)

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